The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract worth ₹661.50 crore with BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL) for the supply of advanced fire control systems and missile launchers for Indian Navy warships.

The agreement was concluded in New Delhi on 6 October 2026 under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) procurement category, Businessline reported.

Valued at ₹661.50 crore, the project mandates a minimum indigenous content level of 68%, reinforcing the Government’s emphasis on domestically designed, developed and manufactured military equipment. The programme is expected to drive participation from a broad network of Indian industries, including micro, small and medium enterprises.

The acquisition covers critical components of the BrahMos weapon ecosystem, namely fire control systems and launchers that enable warships to deploy the missile effectively during maritime strike missions. These systems form an essential part of the Navy’s surface-to-surface combat capability.

The BrahMos missile remains the Indian Navy’s principal surface-to-surface weapon for maritime strike operations and is already deployed aboard several frontline warships. Capable of engaging both sea-based and land-based targets at extended ranges with high accuracy and supersonic speed, it represents a key element of India's naval deterrence posture.

The latest procurement is expected to enhance fleet readiness and strengthen the strike capabilities of frontline naval combatants. It also supports the broader objective of equipping nearly all major Indian Navy warships with BrahMos-related capabilities by 2030.

Beyond operational gains, the contract is anticipated to generate employment over the next three years while advancing the indigenisation of advanced military technologies. The initiative is also expected to strengthen India’s maritime security architecture and further expand the domestic defence manufacturing ecosystem.

Agencies