Defence Ministry signs contract worth 1700 crore rupees to acquire additional Brahmos missiles for frontline warships

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Providing further impetus to Aatmanirbharta in defence production, the Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL) for the 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 augmenting 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 a further boost to indigenous production of the critical weapon system and ammunition with the active participation of indigenous industry.

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