Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 06: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a Rs 661.50 crore contract with BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited for the procurement of BrahMos fire control systems and launchers for Indian Navy warships.
The contract was signed in New Delhi on Tuesday in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. It was signed under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category, which focuses on indigenous design and manufacturing.
The procurement will support the installation of BrahMos system for maritime strike operations and can engage both land and sea targets at extended ranges and supersonic speeds.
The fire control systems and launchers form key components of the ship based BrahMos weapon system. Their procurement is expected to strengthen the Navy’s operational capabilities and support the expansion of missile equipped frontline warships.
The contract also carries a strong focus on domestic defence production. The project has a minimum indigenous content of 68 percent and is expected to encourage participation from Indian defence industries, including micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
According to the Ministry of Defence, the agreement is expected to generate employment opportunities over the next three years. It will also contributie to the further indigenisation of military technology.
The contract adds to India’s efforts to strengthen its maritime security capabilities. Meanewhile, it also increases domestic participation in the production and supply of advanced defence systems.
BrahMos has been integrated with several frontline Indian Navy warships. It remains a key component of the Navy’s conventional maritime strike capability.
