Bharat Electronics shares in focus as Taiwan requests India's anti-drone D4 system

By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on June 6, 2025, 09:42 IST
Shares of Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) were in focus on Friday, trading slightly lower at ₹391.25, down 0.57% from the previous close of ₹393.50, following reports of Indian Defence Research Wing that Taiwan has formally requested the purchase of India's indigenously developed Drone Detect, Deter, and Destroy (D4) anti-drone system.
According to sources cited by IDRW, the D4 system — developed by DRDO and manufactured by BEL and Zen Technologies — has drawn international attention after its successful deployment during Operation Sindoor. The system effectively neutralized Turkish-origin drones and loitering munitions used in cross-border drone attacks, establishing itself as a key component in India's counter-drone defence strategy.
The D4 system combines soft-kill measures like RF jamming and GPS spoofing with hard-kill solutions including laser-based directed energy weapons (DEWs). Taiwan, which faces persistent drone incursions near its airbases and maritime zones amid tensions with China, sees this technology as a potential cornerstone of its air defence enhancement.
Sources suggest that Taiwan is also exploring India's 30kW laser-based DEW developed by DRDO's CHESS lab in Hyderabad. Talks are reportedly underway for possible collaboration or technology transfer, though official confirmation from either side is pending.
The request signals a potential shift in India's defence exports policy, as global interest in BEL-manufactured systems rises. BEL may scale up production to meet growing domestic and international demand.
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Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.

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