MoD signs contract with BEL to supply indigenously developed 10 Lynx U2 Fire Control systems for Indian Navy

MoD signs contract with BEL to supply indigenously developed 10 Lynx U2 Fire Control systems for Indian Navy

Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Defence and Security

In news 

• Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for procurement of 10 Lynx U2 Fire Control systems for frontline warships of Indian Navy. 

• Designed and developed by: BEL

Key takeaways 

• The Lynx system would further the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ vision. 
• The LYNX U2 GFCS is a Naval Gun Fire Control System designed to acquire, track and engage targets amidst sea clutter. 
• It is capable of accurately tracking air/surface targets, generating required target data for predicting weapon aiming points and engaging target. 
• The target engagement is carried out with the medium/short range gun mounts like Russian AK176, A190 and AK630 and the SRGM available onboard ships. 
• The system will be installed on the NOPV, Talwar and Teg class of ships. 
• The system includes the Tracking Radar, Servo and Weapon Control Modules.
• The indigenous system will ensure maximum up-time of the system and guarantees excellent Product support throughout its life time.