BEL Annual report 2020
Major leads in pipe line for following products and systems offered to foreign countries / customers
• Coastal Surveillance System
• Naval Systems and Solutions
• Radar Systems and Solutions
• Upgradation of Naval Radar and Sonars
• Contract Manufacturing
• Communication Equipment’s
• Electronic Warfare Avionics
• Solar Power Plants and Equipment’s
• Civilian and Software solutions
The following were the scope for offset business during 2020-21:
• Data Link II
• IFF – Interrogator
• Radar Finger Printing Systems
• EoS CoMPASS
• EW & Radar Sub-Assemblies for Thales, France
• Missile Systems and Solutions
• Cable Looms
D&E Projects Initiated During 2020-21: Several R&D projects have been initiated during the year 2020-21 both through in-house developments and collaborative efforts (mainly with the DRDO).
Major projects initiated in 2020-21 are
Communication ESM for Project Himasravan
Entities for Project Shatrughat and Samaghat (S&S)
MultiFunction Radar for Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VLSRSAM)
Software Defined Radio (SDR-D, V/UHF manpack)
SSPA based X-Band Doppler Weather Radar
Weapon Systems and Airborne Fire Control System for firing of Light weight Torpedoes from Helicopter.
D&E Projects Realised During 2020-21: Some of the major projects realised / completed during the year 2020-21 are
Systems for Akash-NG
Compact Tracking Radar for Lynx U2 Gun Fire Control System
Technology modules for Multi Target Tracking Radar
Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) Batch 2
Variants of Software Defined Radios
Low profile Ku Band Satellite communication on the move (SOTM) mobile terminal
Combat Management System for P-15B class of ships
Electronic Counter Measure (ECM) Jammer MK-III
Digital Beam Former for 3D E/F Band Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR)
R&D by timely completion of the following:
1. Compact Tracking Radar for Lynx U2 Fire Control System
2. Train Simulator for Mumbai Monorail
3. Un-cooled Thermal Imager (UTI) for Sniper Rifle
4. Four AI enabled projects:
a. AI enabled gesture recognition for surveillance applications
b. AI enabled automatic information extraction & synthesis
c. AI based Traffic Analytics Module d. AI enabled activity inference for enemy target using templating for air operations (C4I)
BEL R&D Cell at Kochi has realised core technology modules for sonar and simulators. BEL R&D Cell at IIT Madras Research Park is developing core technology modules for 5G communication systems
New products developed through in-house / collaborative development efforts during the year 2020-21 are as follows:
1. Low profile Ku Band SOTM: Satellite communication on the move is a mobile
terminal capable of providing satellite-based communication that supports tracking on the move to maintain the link and offers uninterrupted communication.
2. Instant Fire Detection and Suppression System (IFDSS): IFDSS is a digital system for Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFV) to detect hydrocarbon fuel fire in the crew compartment using IR detectors, Engine compartment using linear
thermal detector and automated suppression of fire, jointly developed with the DRDO.
3. Indigenous ASR-MSSR: Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR) is co-mounted with Mono-pulse Secondary Surveillance Radar (MSSR) which provides surveillance data for seamless Air Traffic Control application with location of targets and weather of interest detected within surveillance region.
4. Battle Field Surveillance Radar (Upgrade): BFSR is lightweight, man-portable and effective against detection and tracking of crawling man, single man, group of men and small, medium and large vehicles, upgraded for extended range,
Thermal Imaging Camera integration and Artificial
Intelligence based automatic classification of
targets.
5. Compact Tracking Radar (CTR) for Lynx U2 GFCS: CTR is the indigenous tracking X-Band Radar with autonomous search and surface target tracking for LYNX U2 Gun Fire Control System.
6. Combat Management System for P-15B class of ships: The CMS system has enhanced features and capabilities for connecting sensors and weapon systems onboard ship (P15B class) to provide common operational and tactical picture with Navigation and Surveillance, Surface Warfare, Aircraft/Helicopter Control, AntiSubmarine Warfare, Anti Air Warfare, Electronics Warfare and Data Link Functions.
7. Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Fleet functionalities for CMS-17: Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) fleet functionalities for CMS- 17 Combat Management System developed jointly with Weapons and Electronics Systems Engineering Establishment (WESEE) and interoperable with other Ships with CMS ASW
fleet.
8. Advanced Composite Communication System (ACCS) for P-17A: ACCS is an IP based highly flexible integrated communication system to provide quick and reliable communication over VLF/MF/HF/V/UHF and Satcom bands onboard ship (P17A class) for facilitating ship-to-ship, shipto-shore and ship-to-air communications.
9. Composite Communication System (CCS) MKII: CCS MK-II system for submarine provides control and monitoring subsystem and associated equipment for meeting primary external communication needs on board submarines, with
respect to communicating strategic commands, operation of tactical circuits, supervisory, diagnostic and other miscellaneous services.
10. Electronic Counter Measure (ECM) Jammer MK-III: Counter Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Devices (RCIED) equipment has smart cell phone jamming techniques to protect VIP / Army convoys.
11. Digital Beam Former for 3D ASR: Programmable digital beam former for 3D Airport Surveillance Radar (E/F Band) has multi-channel processing to detect targets in elevation.
12. Variants of Software Defined Radios: Software Defined Radios supporting both voice and data operations to cater communication needs of network-centric warfare operations with different variants like SDR-Naval Combat, SDR-Manpack, SDR-Hand Held, Airborne SDR-AR, HF/VHF 100W Radio for Low Intensity Conflict Electronic Warfare system, intended for ship, shore and airborne
deployments, jointly developed with DRDO.
13. Samyukta Electronic Warfare Non-Communication entities: Mobile integrated Electronic Warfare system to carry out Search, Monitoring, Analysis,
Direction Finding, Location Fixing and Jamming functional operations jointly developed with the DRDO.
14. Re-engineered RAWL-02-MK-II-A Radar: The reengineered systems are RF digital hybrid receiver, compact data and processing unit, profile based
Radar operation, with a compact chiller and an improved Radar Controller for RAWL-02-MK-IIA Radar.
15. IFF MK-XII(S) Interrogator: Interrogator for Identification Friend or Foe MK-XII(S) is realisedfor Weapon System.
16. Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS): Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) Batch 2 provides additional level of redundancy from Standby Node to Sub-Node in case of failure of Main Node, war gaming like functionality and simulators.
17. Panoramic Night Vision Goggles (NVG): Light weight Aviation Goggles for surveillance application designed to enable full view of the scenario without moving head and to provide an exceptional depth perception.
18. Artillery Combat Command and Control System (Shakti) Phase III: ACCCS system automates and integrates all Artillery operational functions and
provides Decision Support at all levels of artillery command, from Command down to battery/guns in a networked environment with inbuilt graded secrecy for communication.
19. Coastal Surveillance System (CSS) Phase 2: CSS subsystems for radar stations, mobile stations and data centres, including features like decision
support and record-replay are realised for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
20. Encryptors: Link Encryptor for Versatile Environment (LIVE) MK-II and Secure Multi Interface Link Encryptor (SMILE) MK-II are developed to secure sensitive data transmitted over high-speed Links.
21. Adaptive Traffic Control System (ATCS): System developed to monitor real time traffic conditions to improve signal timing, using Adaptive Traffic Control in smart cities, installed across the city, depending on the real time traffic condition
from a central location, provides green corridor synchronisation, ambulance/VIP for free flow movement.
22. Electric Gun and Turret Drive System: The Electric Gun and Turret drive system for Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFV) in traverse axis and elevation axis based on brushless drive and gun stabilisation is developed to replace the hydraulic
drive system.
23. Containerised Mobile Water Purification System: Transportable containerised system to purify water having high turbidity, total dissolved solids,
bacteria, virus and iron content, into product water in conformance to the BIS standards.
24. Batteries: Li-ion batteries are realised for twowheeler electric vehicles (EV), three-wheeler electric vehicles (EV) and e-Bicycles.
25. Simulator for Weapon System: Operator training system with classroom-based simulator to train Weapon System operators.
26. Train Simulator for Mumbai Monorail: Train Driving Simulator for Mumbai Monorail with complete mock-up of driver compartment
with visual display system for 3D Terrain, 3D Visualisation and dashboard with real controls and indicators, Instructor Station, data for performance evaluation of trainees and record replay of exercises.
27. Motion-based Vehicle (bus) Driving Simulator: Bus Driving Simulator with Motion Platform for Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) with complete mock-up of bus driver cabin with controls mounted on a 6 DOF motion platform, supporting 3D Terrain and 3D Visualisation, Instructor Station, data for
performance evaluation of trainees and record replay of exercises.
Future Plan of Action: Plan to scale up R&D for innovative products / services across the organisation to align with the objective of growth and transformation.
While a major thrust would be on in-house developments, collaborations with national laboratories, academic institutions, research institutes, industry and the
MSMEs will also continue to be strengthened. Focussed technology/product development efforts have been initiated in diversified areas of arms and ammunition, unmanned systems, medical electronics, metro railways,
GaN devices, etc. Special emphasis is being laid on AI with targets for specific projects being set and completed every year
Strategic alliances
The Company is working in many strategic and other areas of national importance such as Weapon systems, Surveillance, tracking and multifunction AESA-based radars, naval & airborne applications, Next Generation Electronic Warfare
Suites and Counter Measure Systems, Air Defence Systems, including Seekers & Missiles, Unmanned Systems for Land, Air, surface & underwater applications, Anti-Submarine Warfare Systems, Software Defined Radios for Tactical applications, C4I Systems, Night Vision Devices, Multi-sensor Stabilization Systems, Arms and Ammunitions, Transportation Solutions for Railways and Metro, Composite Products for Land, Marine & Avionics segments, Artificial Intelligence & Robotics, Space Electronics & Launch Vehicles, Solar, medical equipment and related solutions, Energy Storage Products etc.
Some of the products & systems identified and being pursued for alliances for Co-development, co-production and manufacturing ToT and for Lifecycle Support include Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) Systems, RF / IIR Seeker, Air Defence Radars (Land and Naval based), Navigational Complex System, Sonar Systems, Next Generation Night Vision Devices, Gun Upgrades / New Gun Programmes, Small Arms for Defence, Explosives, Ammunitions, Inertial Navigation Systems, High Power Lasers, Tethered Unmanned Aerial Vehiclesand Swarm UAVs, Remotely Operated Vehicle (RoV), Counter Measure Systems, Electronics
Systems for Futuristic AFV platforms FICV etc, Satcom Terminals, Navigation Receivers, Composite products, Rail & Metro Solutions, Liion Cells, Medical Equipment and solutions etc
BEL-THALES Systems Limited
BTSL is presently engaged in the co-development of a Multi-Target Tracking Radar with Thales Netherlands to address the Indian weapon systems projects as well as the global requirements. BTSL has successfully customised and deployed
an FM-based Passive Radar Demonstrator in Bangalore. A well-equipped Integration and Verification facility for high-end avionics systems set-up is geared to fulfil the offset sourcing in the Defence market. The Company is also involved in providing technical and product support for Air Traffic Management Radars
BEL is in advance discussion with an Israeli OEM to establish a new Joint Venture Company to provide Product Life Cycle Support for the Air Defence Weapon System Programmes.
R&D Initiatives and Achievements
Following are some of the new initiatives undertaken by BEL in the areas of R&D and technology development during the year 2020-21:
• New initiatives taken in the emerging technology areas are Quantum Cryptography, Photonics based Radars and ESM, High powered lasers, Geospatial Analytics, Image Profiling using LiDARs, 5G communication, OFC based PIDS, 3D imaging using Drones, 400G optical transport, Big Data Analytics, Intelligent
process automation, Artificial Intelligencebased detection and navigation etc.
• BEL had initiated development of severalArtificial Intelligence-based products
some of which are Gesture recognition for surveillance applications, Automatic Information Extraction & Synthesis, Traffic Analytics Module and Activity inference for enemy target using templating for air operations (C4I).
New initiatives undertaken by the Company in collaboration with academia:
• Dual Band Antenna for DIRCM catering to both L band (1.2GHz) and Ka band (30GHz)
• Artificial Intelligence-enabled Fake News Detection
