
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has taken a significant step towards bolstering India’s naval capabilities by signing a Rs 2,960 crore contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for the supply of Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MRSAM). The agreement was formalized on January 16, 2025, in New Delhi, with Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in attendance.
Key Details of the Contract:
- Purpose and Deployment:
- The MRSAM systems are designed for integration into multiple Indian Naval Ships and will be a standard fit for future platforms.
- This marks a critical milestone in enhancing India’s maritime defence and advancing the indigenization of military technology.
- Emphasis on Indigenous Production:
- Aligned with the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative, the contract follows the ‘Buy (Indian)’ category, with a focus on maximizing indigenous content.
- The initiative is expected to generate around 3.5 lakh mandays of employment within the defence sector, including contributions from various MSMEs.
- Strategic Importance:
- The contract underscores India’s commitment to self-reliance in defence manufacturing while strengthening its naval warfare capabilities.
The collaboration with Bharat Dynamics Limited reflects the growing emphasis on domestic defence production, paving the way for enhanced technological advancement and employment generation in the country’s defence ecosystem.