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Defence Ministry signs contract with BrahMos Aerospace for dual-role Surface to Surface BrahMos missiles

Providing further impetus to Aatmanirbharta in defence production, Ministry of Defence signed a contract today with M/s BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited BAPL for acquisition of additional dual-role capable Surface to Surface BrahMos missiles at an overall approximate cost of 1700 Crore rupees under Buy-Indian Category. Induction of these dual-role capable Missiles is going to significantly enhance the operational capability of Indian Navy fleet assets.

It is notable that BAPL is a Joint Venture between India and Russia making a crucial contribution to augment the new generation of Surface-to-Surface Missiles with enhanced range and dual role capability for land as well as anti-ship attacks. This contract is going to give further boost to indigenous production of critical weapon system and ammunition with active participation of indigenous industry.

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