The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹661.50‑crore deal with BrahMos Aerospace Pvt. Ltd. on October 6, placing the contract under the Buy (Indian‑IDDM) category to reinforce an indigenisation push.
The agreement covers the procurement of BrahMos fire‑control systems and launchers that will be installed on frontline warships, expanding a platform already fitted with the supersonic, surface‑to‑surface missile.
These new systems will provide the Navy with advanced detection, tracking and targeting capabilities, allowing the BrahMos to strike both maritime and land targets from extended ranges at speeds that outpace conventional anti‑ship missiles.
The project mandates a minimum 68% indigenous content, meaning that Indian micro‑, small‑ and medium‑enterprise firms will supply key components. Analysts estimate that the collaboration could create jobs for roughly 3,200 workers over the next three years.
Strategically, the contract cuts the Navy’s reliance on imported fire‑control technology and strengthens India’s maritime security architecture, aligning with the broader objective of maintaining credible, long‑range precision strike capabilities.
BrahMos officials said the first batch of launchers will be ready for integration by December, with full deployment expected by the end of 2027, after rigorous sea trials on the INS Viraat.