Ministry of Defence Signs ₹661 Crore BrahMos Contract for Indian Navy Warship
A ₹661 crore deal was inked between the Ministry of Defence and BrahMos regarding procurement of advanced BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles by the Indian Navy. This move would help boost the capabilities of India’s maritime strike force.
The new acquisition would help increase the fighting ability of warships of the Indian Navy as it would be equipped with one of the fastest supersonic cruise missiles in the world.
What Does the ₹661 Crore BrahMos Contract Include?
As per the new MoD BrahMos agreement, the Indian Navy will receive more BrahMos missiles that can be used in their frontline ships. The purchase will help the Navy attack both sea and land targets using missiles with great precision from a distance.
The BrahMos missile is a joint Indian-Russian effort that is famous for its accuracy, speed, and versatility. It can be used from ships, submarines, land, and aircrafts.
Why Is This Deal Important for the Indian Navy?
Procurement will improve the offensive capacities of the Indian Navy, which is becoming very crucial in today’s world.
As the Navy will have BrahMos missile on its warships, it will be able to quickly react to any kind of threats and launch precise attacks on enemy forces. The ability of the missile to travel at supersonic speeds will give Navy an enormous advantage on sea.
The deal will help India to achieve its goal of keeping up-to-date and combat-ready naval force.
Boost to ‘Make in India’ Defence Manufacturing
The contract between the Ministry of Defence and the BrahMos company also contributes to the strategy adopted by the government for indigenous defence production. The missiles produced by BrahMos make use of considerable inputs from India and thus provide employment avenues for the Indians.
It reflects the strategy pursued by the government to become independent of foreign defence technology and equipment.
Conclusion
The acquisition of ₹661 crore worth of BrahMos is yet another important milestone in the modernization of India’s defence forces. With the addition of supersonic cruise missiles to Indian Navy ships, the Ministry of Defence is securing maritime defences while at the same time boosting its domestic defence industry.
In light of evolving security threats in the region, such acquisitions are bound to be important in the future as well.
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