Are these advanced light weight torpedoes heading to Vietnam?

An official release said that with this, the company has achieved 65 per cent of export target set for the financial year 2018-19 (Image courtesy: BDL website)

Defence PSU Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) today said it has bagged an export order worth $14.33 million for export of Light Weight Torpedoes to a friendly country.

An official release said that with this, the company has achieved 65 per cent of export target set for the financial year 2018-19.

BDL has a dedicated unit at Visakhapatnam exclusively for manufacturing underwater weapons, where the export order will be executed.

"BDL is expanding its footprint globally by offering Akash Weapon System, Anti-Tank Guided Missiles, Torpedoes and Counter Measure Dispensing System to friendly foreign countries," it said.

BDL became a listed company with its debut in the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange in March 2018.