Bharat Dynamics gets Rs 2,960 cr contract to supply missiles to Navy
Public Sector Undertaking Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) has been given Rs 2,960 crore order for the supply of Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MRSAM).
The Ministry of Defence signed the contract with BDL in New Delhi on Thursday.
These types of missiles are already on board a number of Indian Navy warships. The latest order will allow installation of these missiles on board additional number of ships.
The Defence Ministry said the MRSAM system is a standard fit, on-board multiple Indian naval ships and is planned to be fitted on the majority of the future platforms planned for acquisition.
The MoD said, “The contract marks a critical milestone in the ongoing efforts to bolster India’s defence capabilities and indigenise advanced military technology.”
The Indian Navy’s MRSAM is a state-of-the-art air defence system designed to neutralise aerial threats like aircraft, missiles and drones. Developed jointly by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), it’s manufactured by BDL.
It has a high-response rate with a quick reaction and is capable of intercepting targets at supersonic speeds. It is effective against targets at distances up to 70 km.
An MRSAM significantly boosts the Navy’s ability to protect warships from aerial attacks. The contract was inked by the officials of MoD and BDL in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.
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