Thales, India’s BEL To Form Joint Venture for Radars
AIN Defense Perspective » August 24, 2012 by Neelam Mathews A Dassault Mirage 2000 of the UAE air force stands ready at the 2011 Dubai Air Show. Thales will upgrade Indian Mirages with its RDY-3 airborne fire control radar. (Photo: Mark Wagner) August 24, 2012, 10:10 AM India’s government-owned electronics giant, Bharat Electronics ( BEL ), will sign a joint venture with France’s Thales next week to manufacture air defense components, AIN has learned from a senior defense official. The venture is expected to start operations within 18 months. ...