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India's Defence Ministry Signs Deal for BrahMos Missile Systems

The Ministry of Defence signed a contract worth 661.50 crore Indian rupees with BrahMos Aerospace.

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Key Points

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Contract amount: 661.50 crore Indian rupees.

Supplier: BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited.

Includes fire‑control systems and missile launchers for Navy vessels.

Missiles are supersonic with pinpoint accuracy against land and sea targets.

Minimum 68% indigenous content to boost Indian industry and employment.

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The agreement provides fire‑control systems and launchers for the Indian Navy’s warships.

The BrahMos missiles travel at supersonic speed and can strike land and sea targets with high precision.

The project requires at least 68% Indian‑made components, supporting local manufacturers and creating jobs.

The new capability is intended to strengthen India’s maritime security.

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indigenous

made in India

procure

buy

maritime

related to the sea

supersonic

faster than the speed of sound

pinpoint accuracy

hitting the exact spot

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