Contract to further boost indigenous production of critical weapon system
The Defence Ministry has signed a Rs.1,700 crore contract with BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL) for procurement of Next Generation Maritime Mobile Coastal Batteries (Long range) {NGMMCB (LR)} and BrahMos Missiles.
The contract is under Buy (Indian) Category. The delivery of NGMMCBs is scheduled to commence from 2027.
These systems will be equipped with supersonic BrahMos Missiles and will significantly enhance multi-directional maritime strike capability of Indian Navy, said the Ministry on 30 Mar 2023, announcing the contract.
The BAPL is a Joint Venture between India and Russia making crucial contribution to augment the new generation Surface-to-Surface missile with enhanced ranges.
“This contract is going to give further boost to indigenous production of critical weapon system and ammunition with active participation of indigenous industries,” said the Ministry.
This project will generate an employment of more than 90,000 man-days over a period of four years. With the majority of the equipment and sub-system sourced from indigenous manufacturers, these systems will be a proud flag bearer of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, said the Ministry. fiinews.com
