- The Defence Ministry on September 22, 2022, signed a contract with BrahMos Aerospace for acquisition of additional dual-role capable surface-to-surface BrahMos missiles at an approximate cost of Rs 1,700 crore under 'Buy-Indian' category.
- The ministry said the induction of these dual-role capable missiles is going to "significantly enhance" the operational capability of Indian Navy fleet assets.
- BAPL (BrahMos Aerospace Pvt. Ltd.) is a Joint Venture between India and Russia making a crucial contribution to augment the new generation of Surface-to-Surface Missiles with enhanced range and dual role capability for land as well as anti-ship attacks. This contract is going to give further boost to indigenous production of critical weapon system and ammunition with active participation of indigenous industry.
- This contract is going to give further boost to indigenous production of critical weapon system and ammunition with active participation of indigenous industry.
Defence Ministry signs contract with BrahMos Aerospace for dual-role Surface-to-Surface BrahMos missiles
