28th November, 2002
Ministry of Defence  


MANUFACTURING BATTLE FIELD SURVEILLANCE RADAR


LOK SABHA

Battle Field Surveillance Radar (Short Range) for the Army is under development and is undergoing trials. The cost incurred in the development of the Radar System so far has been approximately Rs. 483 lakhs. The installation of the Radar will depend upon the outcome of trials, which are awaited.

This information was given by the Defence Minister Shri George Fernandes in a written reply to Dr. Ashok Patel in Lok Sabha today.

SUPPLY OF T-90 TANKS

All fully formed T-90 tanks from Russia have been received. Delivery of the remaining T-90 tanks contracted in semi-knocked down / completely knocked down form will be completed by 2003.