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MoD signs ₹661.50 crore contract with BrahMos Aerospace for Fire Control Systems and launchers for Navy ships

On 6 October 2026, the Ministry of Defence signed a ₹661.50 crore contract with BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd for BrahMos Fire Control Systems and launchers for Indian Navy ships under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category, with at least 68% indigenous content.

Summary

The Ministry of Defence signed a contract worth ₹661.50 crore with BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL) in New Delhi on 6 October 2026 to procure BrahMos Fire Control Systems and launchers for Indian Navy ships. The deal is under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category, carries a minimum of 68% indigenous content and involves Indian industries including MSMEs. The BrahMos system is the Indian Navy's primary surface-to-surface missile system, able to strike land and sea targets at supersonic speed.

Key facts

Contract value
₹661.50 crore
Signed
6 October 2026, New Delhi
Vendor
BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL)
Items
BrahMos Fire Control System and launchers for Navy ships
Category
Buy (Indian-IDDM)
Indigenous content
Minimum 68%
BrahMos role
Indian Navy's primary surface-to-surface missile system

Practice MCQs 1 questions

Q1

Under which procurement category did the MoD sign the ₹661.50 crore contract for BrahMos Fire Control Systems and launchers in October 2026?

Show answer

Correct answer: D — Buy (Indian-IDDM)

The contract with BrahMos Aerospace was signed under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category.

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