Rs 2,960 crore contract inked for missiles on board Indian Navy warships
Public Sector Undertaking Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) has given a Rs 2,960 crore order for the supply of Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MRSAM).
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 Ministry of Defence said the MRSAM system is a standard fit, onboard multiple Indian Naval Ships and is planned to be fitted on the majority of the future platforms planned for acquisition.
The ministry signed the contract with BDL on Thursday. It was inked by the officials of MoD and BDL in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in Delhi.
“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 neutralize aerial threats like aircraft, missiles, and drones. Developed jointly by the Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), it is manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL).
It has a high-response rate and allows a quick-reaction and is capable of intercepting targets at supersonic speeds. It is effective against targets at distances up to 70 km.
A MRSAM significantly boosts the Navy's ability to protect warships from aerial attacks.
