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IAF Gets Brahmastra Bigger Than BrahMos: Pakistan Under Shadow of Death, Noor Khan, Karachi, Islamabad All Gone.
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News18•25-09-2026, 08:41
IAF Gets Brahmastra Bigger Than BrahMos: Pakistan Under Shadow of Death, Noor Khan, Karachi, Islamabad All Gone.
- •Ministry of Defence signs ₹811 crore deal for 160 Satellite Smart Anti-Airfield Weapons (SAT-SAAW) for the Indian Air Force.
- •SAT-SAAW is an indigenously designed and developed air-to-ground precision glide bomb by DRDO.
- •This weapon enables the IAF to strike enemy airfields and critical installations from a long distance without entering enemy air defense zones.
- •The Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon can be launched from IAF fighter jets like Jaguar, Hawk, and Su-30MKI.
- •The deal boosts 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' with approximately 60 percent indigenous content, enhancing domestic defense production and technology.
Key Questions Answered
The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract worth approximately ₹811 crore with Bharat Dynamics Limited to procure 160 Satellite Smart Anti-Airfield Weapons (SAT-SAAW) for the Indian Air Force.
The Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon can be launched from multiple Indian Air Force fighter aircraft, including the Jaguar, Hawk, and Su-30MKI jets.
According to the Ministry of Defence, the supply and delivery of these precision glide bombs are scheduled across the 2027-28 and 2028-29 financial years.
