Summary
The satellite, built in India, will improve secure and reliable communication for air operations.
The Varunastra torpedoes are advanced underwater weapons designed to track and attack enemy submarines.
Key Points
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Total contract amount: ~4,100 crore Indian rupees.
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Satellite portion: ~2,560 crore Indian rupees, built by New Space India Limited.
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Torpedo portion: ~1,540 crore Indian rupees, supplied by Bharat Dynamics Limited.
New Words to Learn
9 wordssatellite
a space‑based device that sends and receives signals
torpedo
a self‑propelled underwater weapon
submarine
a large vessel that travels beneath the sea
communication
the exchange of information
secure
protected from being intercepted or tampered with
indigenous
made inside the country
crore
ten million (used in Indian numbering)
Indian rupees
the official money of India
contract
a formal agreement to buy something
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