New Delhi, Oct 6 (JKNS): The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL) for procurement of BrahMos Fire Control System and Launchers for Indian Navy ships under Buy (Indian-IDDM) Category, on October 6, 2026, in New Delhi.
Valued at Rs 661.50 crore, the contract was inked in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh.
With a minimum 68% indigenous content, the project encourages active participation of various Indian industries, including MSMEs.
The project will generate employment over a period of three years. It also bolsters India’s maritime security architecture and defence capabilities and marks a critical milestone in the ongoing efforts to indigenise advanced military technology.
The BrahMos System fitted onboard various frontline warships is the Indian Navy’s primary Surface to Surface Missile (SSM) system for maritime strike operations.
The weapon system is capable of targeting land and sea targets from extended ranges with pinpoint accuracy at supersonic speed. (JKNS)
