| L&T and BEL are to build a radar prototype based on a concept design by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in 24 months before it is put on trial by the Army. |
| This is the first time the private sector has been involved in a major defence R&D programme. |
| "The brief is to build a prototype of the radar from scratch in 18 to 24 months for evaluation by the army," L&T sources said here. |
| DRDO's prime radar development agency, Bangalore-based Electronics and Radar Development Establishment will provide concept design of the radar. |
| BEL, which has strength in electronic warfare and radar systems will build electronics equipment for the project while L&T will provide mechanical parts and integrate the radar. A tripartite agreement was signed recently by the three players, sources said. |
| The role of the radar and its range is yet to be ascertained, while development costs are being pegged around Rs 100 crore. |
| L&T has emerged as one of India's largest private players in defence and aerospace, building engines for rockets, missile launchers, weapon systems and sensors among others. |
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