New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence has signed a ₹661.50-crore contract with BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd for the procurement of BrahMos fire control systems and launchers for Indian Navy ships, in a move aimed at further strengthening the Navy’s maritime strike capabilities.
The contract was signed in New Delhi on October 6 in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. The procurement is being undertaken under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category, which gives priority to defence equipment that is indigenously designed, developed and manufactured.
68% indigenous content
The project carries a minimum indigenous content of 68 per cent, giving a significant push to domestic defence manufacturing. The contract is also expected to increase the participation of Indian defence companies and MSMEs and generate employment opportunities over the next three years.
The Ministry of Defence said the procurement will contribute to strengthening India’s maritime security and overall defence preparedness, while supporting the government’s broader drive to reduce dependence on imported military technology.
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BrahMos strengthens naval strike capability
BrahMos has already been deployed on several frontline Indian Navy warships and is an important component of the country’s maritime precision-strike capability. The supersonic cruise missile system is designed to engage both land and maritime targets with high precision.
The latest contract covers the fire control systems and launchers required for operating BrahMos from Navy ships. The induction of these systems is expected to enhance the combat capability and operational readiness of equipped warships.
Part of wider BrahMos expansion
The agreement is part of the Navy’s broader effort to expand BrahMos capabilities across its fleet. The Indian Navy has progressively integrated the missile system into newer warships while also pursuing upgrades for selected existing platforms.
BrahMos Aerospace is a joint venture between India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyenia. The missile has emerged as a major element of India’s long-range precision-strike capability and is operated by the Army, Navy and Air Force.
Boost to indigenous defence production
The ₹661.50-crore agreement also underlines India’s growing emphasis on developing and manufacturing advanced defence systems domestically. With more than two-thirds indigenous content, the project is expected to create additional opportunities for Indian manufacturers and strengthen the domestic defence industrial ecosystem.
The deal comes as the Indian Navy continues to modernise its fleet and enhance its long-range strike capabilities. The increased deployment of BrahMos systems is expected to further strengthen the Navy’s ability to respond to emerging maritime security challenges and protect India’s strategic interests in the Indian Ocean Region.
The contract therefore represents another step in India’s efforts to combine enhanced naval firepower with greater self-reliance in defence production, reinforcing the country’s push towards an increasingly indigenous military-industrial base.
