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BrahMos Aerospace Secures Over 661-Crore Navy Contract to Boost Maritime Strike Capability
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CNBC TV18•06-10-2026, 22:22
BrahMos Aerospace Secures Over 661-Crore Navy Contract to Boost Maritime Strike Capability
- •The Ministry of Defence signed a contract worth ₹661.50 crore with BrahMos Aerospace for BrahMos Fire Control Systems and launchers.
- •The agreement mandates a minimum of 68% indigenous content, encouraging participation from Indian industries including MSMEs.
- •The project is expected to generate employment and strengthen India's maritime security architecture over a three-year period.
- •The procurement covers shipborne equipment like the Universal Vertical Launcher Module and Quadruple Canisterised Inclined Launcher.
- •BrahMos is currently deployed on around 20 naval warships as the primary surface-to-surface missile system for maritime strike operations.
Key Questions Answered
The Ministry of Defence signed a contract worth ₹661.50 crore with BrahMos Aerospace for procuring Fire Control Systems and launchers for Indian Navy warships.
The agreement mandates a minimum of 68% indigenous content, encouraging participation from Indian industries including MSMEs.
The Defence Acquisition Council granted the Indian Navy Acceptance of Necessity for the procurement of BrahMos Fire Control Systems and launchers in August 2025.
