The Ministry of Defence signed a contract worth Rs 661.50 crore with BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited in New Delhi on 6 October 2026. The contract covers the procurement of BrahMos Fire Control System and launchers for Indian Navy ships under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category.
BrahMos Missile System
BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile developed by BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture associated with India and Russia. The missile is used by the Indian Armed Forces in land, sea, and air-launched variants. The system is known for its high speed and precision strike capability.
Buy (Indian-IDDM) Category
Buy (Indian-IDDM) is a procurement category under the Defence Acquisition Procedure of India. IDDM stands for Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured. The category is used for defence purchases with high domestic design and manufacturing content.
Indian Navy Surface Combatants
The Indian Navy uses BrahMos missiles on major surface combatants such as destroyers and frigates. The new procurement is linked to shipborne fire control systems and launchers, which are components used for missile targeting and launch operations. The project is expected to have at least 68% indigenous content.
Important Facts for Exams
- BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile system used by the Indian Navy, Indian Army, and Indian Air Force.
- BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited is the production agency for the BrahMos missile system in India.
- Fire Control System is a shipboard system used for target acquisition, tracking, and missile launch coordination.
- The Indian Navy has planned to equip nearly all major surface combatants with BrahMos missiles by 2030.
Employment and Indigenisation
The procurement is expected to generate employment over a period of three years. Defence procurement with indigenous content is linked to India’s broader policy of self-reliance in military manufacturing.
