In this image posted on October 6, 2026, officials sign MoD with BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited for BrahMos Fire Control Systems and launchers for Indian Navy ships.
| Photo Credit: X/@SpokespersonMoD via PTI
The Defence Ministry on Tuesday (October 6, 2026) signed a ₹661.50-crore contract with BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL) for procurement of BrahMos Fire Control Systems and launchers for Indian Navy ships, aimed at strengthening the Navy’s maritime strike capability and advancing defence indigenisation.
The Ministry said the contract, signed in New Delhi in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, has been placed under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category, with a minimum of 68% indigenous content.
The project is expected to encourage greater participation of the Indian defence industry, including micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and generate employment over a period of three years, the Ministry said.
The procurement is also aimed at strengthening India’s maritime security architecture and enhancing indigenous capability in advanced military technology.
The BrahMos weapon system, fitted onboard various frontline Indian Navy warships, is the Navy’s primary surface-to-surface missile system for maritime strike operations. The system is capable of engaging both land and sea targets at extended ranges with high precision while travelling at supersonic speeds.
The latest contract marks another step towards increasing the indigenous content of critical weapon systems and reducing dependence on foreign sources for advanced military equipment.
Published – October 06, 2026 04:44 pm IST