Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane oversaw the signing of these contracts, which are anticipated to strengthen indigenous capabilities, reduce dependency on foreign equipment, and conserve foreign exchange reserves.
Two separate deals were inked for the procurement of BrahMos missiles. The first involves acquiring BrahMos missiles from BrahMos Aerospace Private Ltd (BAPL) at a cost of Rs 19,518.65 crore, catering to the Navy’s combat and training needs. The second contract, valued at `988 crore, focuses on procuring ship-borne BrahMos systems, which will serve as the primary maritime strike weapon for the Indian Navy.
