RRP Defense Limited received a purchase
order worth ₹29.83 crore plus applicable GST from Bharat Electronics Limited
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RRP Defense Limited
received a purchase order worth ₹29.83 crore plus applicable GST from Bharat
Electronics Limited (BEL) on 20 May 2026.
¨ BEL is a Government of
India enterprise engaged in defence electronics and related systems.
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The order includes the
supply of high-precision germanium lenses.
¨ The products covered under
the contract are:GE SF Lens 1 (Ø50X6.0),GE SF Lens 2 (Ø26X4.5)
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Germanium lenses are used
in infrared and thermal imaging systems because germanium can transmit infrared
radiation.
Infrared and thermal imaging systems are
used in:
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Thermal cameras
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Surveillance systems
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Weapon sights
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Target acquisition
equipment
These technologies are part of electro-optics, which
combines optics, sensors, and electronic components for detection and imaging
purposes.RRP Defense Limited will design, engineer, and customise the lenses
according to BEL’s technical requirements.Initial sample quantities will be
supplied before bulk production.The first bulk delivery is expected within 8 to
10 weeks from the receipt of the order. Monthly phased deliveries will continue
until December 2026.The order supports India’s indigenous defence manufacturing
ecosystem.It is aligned with the Make in India initiative launched in 2014.It
also supports the Atmanirbhar Bharat policy framework announced in 2020 for
self-reliance in manufacturing and strategic sectors.