India Inks ₹661 Crore BrahMos Deal To Boost Navy's Strike Power

New Delhi: The Indian Ministry of Defence inked a ₹661 crore agreement on Tuesday to procure the BrahMos fire control system and launchers for the country's naval vessels. The aim is to augment the maritime capabilities of the Indian Navy. The BrahMos missile system, mounted on various frontline warships, operates as the primary surface-to-surface missile for maritime strikes. It boasts the ability to hit both land and sea targets from long distances with unmatched accuracy at supersonic speeds.

A statement from the ministry revealed that Brahmos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL) had been contracted for the procurement of the fire control system and launchers for Indian Navy ships under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category. IDDM stands for Indigenously Designed, Developed, and Manufactured. The Rs 661.50 crore contract was signed in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.

The project, boasting a minimum of 68% indigenous content, will foster active involvement of Indian industries, including MSMEs. It is anticipated to create employment over a period of three years. The project is also projected to enhance India's maritime security architecture and defense capabilities, marking a significant step towards the indigenisation of advanced military technology, according to the ministry.