New Delhi: Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) flagged off its indigenous 3D CAR Prime Radar at the company’s Ghaziabad complex during a visit by senior officials from the Ministry of Defence. The event highlighted BEL’s ongoing efforts to strengthen India’s domestic defence technology capabilities under the broader Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
Sanjeev Kumar, IAS, Secretary (Defence Production), Ministry of Defence, flagged off the radar during his visit to the BEL facility. He was accompanied by senior officials from the Ministry of Defence and was welcomed by the leadership of BEL’s Ghaziabad unit.
Indigenous 3D CAR Prime Radar Flagged Off at BEL Ghaziabad
The flag-off of the 3D CAR Prime Radar marked an important event in BEL’s efforts to develop and deliver indigenous defence electronics and radar technologies.
The programme brought together senior government and BEL officials and highlighted the role of domestic defence manufacturing and technology development in strengthening India’s defence capabilities.
Key highlights of the visit included:
- Flag-off of the indigenous 3D CAR Prime Radar.
- Visit of Sanjeev Kumar, IAS, Secretary (Defence Production) to BEL’s Ghaziabad complex.
- Participation of senior officials from the Ministry of Defence.
- Engagement with the leadership of BEL’s Ghaziabad unit.
- Focus on indigenous defence technology and domestic manufacturing.
The initiative aligns with the government’s broader emphasis on strengthening indigenous defence capabilities and promoting self-reliance in defence production.
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Senior Defence Officials Participate in Plantation Drive
During the visit, the senior officials also participated in a mass plantation drive at Shaheed Sthal under the Swachhata Hi Seva – “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” initiative.
The plantation activity reflected the company’s focus on environmental sustainability alongside its defence technology programmes.
The initiative brought together two key areas of focus during the visit:
- Indigenous defence technology development
- Environmental sustainability and green initiatives
The plantation drive also highlighted the importance of environmental responsibility as part of broader institutional and community-focused initiatives.
BEL’s Focus on Atmanirbhar Bharat
The visit to BEL’s Ghaziabad complex showcased the company’s efforts to contribute to India’s defence self-reliance programme through indigenous technology development and manufacturing.
The flag-off of the 3D CAR Prime Radar, combined with the plantation initiative, reflected BEL’s focus on both defence technology and environmental responsibility.
As a major defence electronics company, BEL continues to support the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision by developing and manufacturing defence systems and electronic solutions within the country.
Key Highlights
- Event: Flag-off of indigenous 3D CAR Prime Radar
- Location: BEL Ghaziabad Complex
- Date: September 24, 2026
- Chief official: Sanjeev Kumar, IAS, Secretary (Defence Production)
- Other participants: Senior Ministry of Defence officials and BEL Ghaziabad leadership
- Environmental activity: Mass plantation drive at Shaheed Sthal
- Initiative: Swachhata Hi Seva – “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”
- Key focus: Indigenous defence technology, sustainability and Atmanirbhar Bharat
About Bharat Electronics Limited
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is a Navratna public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. The company is engaged in the design, development and manufacture of defence electronics and systems, including radars, communication systems, electronic warfare solutions and other strategic electronic equipment.
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