Missile system for future platforms, says Ministry
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a Rs.2,960 crore contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for the supply of Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MRSAM) for the Indian Navy.
The contract was inked by MoD and BDL officials in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi on 16 Jan 2025 (see picture).
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 https://www.bseindia.com/.
The contract marks a critical milestone in the ongoing efforts to bolster India’s defence capabilities and indigenise advanced military technology, the Ministry of Defence said https://www.nseindia.com/.
“With the emphasis on ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, the missiles would be supplied by BDL under ‘Buy (Indian)’ category with largely indigenous content,” the Ministry said. The contract would generate employment of approx. 3.5 lakh mandays in the defence industry, including various MSMEs http://msme.gov.in. Fiinews.com
