What is the Lynx-U2 System?

March 31, 2023

Ministry of Defence recently signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited for the procurement of 13 Lynx-U2 fire control systems for the Navy.

About Lynx-U2 System:

  • It is a naval gun fire control system designed and developed indigenously.
  • The system will be installed on the NOPV ( Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel), Talwar and Teg class of ships. 
  • The system has been completely designed and developed by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL). 
  • It is capable of accurately tracking and engaging targets amidst sea clutter.
  • It is capable of accurately tracking air/surface targets and generating required target data for predicting weapon aiming points and engaging targets. 
  • The target engagement is carried out with medium/short-range gun mounts like Russian AK 176, AK190, AK630 and the Super Rapid Gun Mount (SRGM) available onboard ships.