New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for the supply of Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MRSAM) for the Indian Navy at a cost of approximately Rs 2,960 crore. The contract was inked by the officials of MoD and BDL in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi on January 16, 2025.
The MRSAM system is a standard fit, onboard multiple Indian Naval Ships and is planned to be fitted on the majority of the future platforms planned for acquisition. The contract marks a critical milestone in the ongoing efforts to bolster India’s defence capabilities and indigenise advanced military technology.
The Ministry of Defence stated in its official release, “The MRSAM contract represents our commitment to building domestic defence capabilities.”
With the emphasis on ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, the missiles would be supplied by BDL under ‘Buy (Indian)’ category with largely indigenous content. The contract would generate employment of approx. 3.5 lakh man days in the defence industry, including various MSMEs.
These medium-range surface-to-air missiles (MRSAM) significantly enhance the Indian Navy’s air defence capabilities, providing a formidable countermeasure against aerial threats such as fighter jets, missiles, and drones. The integration of MRSAM into the Navy’s fleet will position India as one of the select few nations with such niche capabilities.
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