The Ministry of Defence today announced contracts for missiles, warships, and radars totaling Rs 30,400 crore, with an emphasis on domestic production and enhancing air defense and offensive capabilities on land and at sea.
At a cost of more than Rs 1,700 crore, a deal was signed with BrahMos Aerospace Private Ltd (BAPL) for the purchase of long-range next generation marine mobile coastal batteries of the BrahMos missiles. The missile deliveries are expected to start in 2027.
BrahMos has already received military induction. According to the Missile Technology Control Regime’s (MTCR) rules, its range was limited to 290 kilometers. In June 2016, India joined the MTCR system, allowing for range expansion. The new missiles have a range of more than 300 kilometres.
Also, the MoD has inked contracts for the Army’s 12 “Swathi” weapon-locating radars and enhanced Akash missile system, both of which would cost more than Rs 9,100 crore.
Two additional regiments of the system will be added to the Army’s air defense along the northern borders with China as a result of the contract for the acquisition of enhanced Akash weapons. It boasts a 360-degree capability and upgraded seeker technology. By 2026–2027, it will have 93 percent more native material than it has now (82%). At Rs 8,160 crore, Bharat Dynamics Ltd will carry it out. The private sector, including MSMEs, will be granted around 60% of the project’s cost. With Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Swathi radar deal for over Rs 990 crore was inked. It can locate hostile rockets, mortars, and guns. Within 24 months, the radars will be incorporated into the armed forces.
In order to purchase 11 NGOVs (next generation offshore patrol boats) and six NGMVs (next generation missile vessels), the MoD has inked contracts with Indian shipyards for a total of Rs 19,600 crore. Between Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, a deal for the purchase of 11 offshore patrol boats for Rs 9,781 crore was inked. Seven of the 11 ships will be conceived, developed, and produced domestically by GSL and four by GRSE. The ships will start to be delivered starting in September 2026.
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) and the government of India inked a deal for the purchase of six missile boats valued at Rs 9,805 crore. Ship deliveries are expected to start in March 2027.
