BDL to supply 4,960 MILAN-2T ATGMs
Acquisition Wing of Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a Rs.1,188 crore contract with Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for the supply of 4,960 MILAN-2T French-origin Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs) to Indian Army.
The Milan-2T is a Tandem Warhead ATGM with the range of 1,850 metres, produced by BDL under license from MBDA Missile Systems of France.
These missiles can be fired from ground as well as vehicle-based launchers and can be deployed in Anti-Tank Role for both offensive & defensive tasks. Induction of these missiles will further enhance the operational preparedness of the Armed Forces.
Induction is planned to be completed in three years, said the Defence Ministry, adding the contract was signed on 19 Mar 2021. It is a ‘Repeat Order’ of contract, which was signed with BDL on 8 March 2016.
“This contract is a big opportunity for the defence industry to showcase its capability and will be a step in the direction of achieving the goal of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ in the defence sector,” it said. This will further boost the ‘Make in India’ initiative of the Government. #manufacturing #makeinindia #defence #investment #contract /fiinews.com
