At Defexpo India 2016, Thales and BEL-Thales Systems Limited (BTSL), the joint venture between Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Thales, have signed a partnership agreement for the joint development of the PHAROS fire control radar.
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Photo: Thales
PHAROS is a tracking radar for gun and missile control. It provides defense against small, fast moving and highly maneuverable air and surface targets.