Defence
India's Ministry of Defence signs ₹4,106 crore contract for GSAT‑7C satellite and heavyweight torpedoes
The Ministry of Defence has inked a ₹4,106 crore deal to supply the Indian Air Force with a domestically produced GSAT‑7C communication satellite and the Indian Navy with heavy‑weight torpedoes, all under the Make‑in‑India initiative.
The Ministry of Defence has signed a ₹4,106 crore contract to supply the Indian Air Force with a domestically produced GSAT‑7C communication satellite and the Indian Navy with heavy‑weight torpedoes.
The contract, part of the Make‑in‑India initiative, will see Indian companies design, manufacture and deliver the satellite and torpedoes, boosting indigenous defence production.
The GSAT‑7C satellite will enhance the Air Force's communication capabilities, while the torpedoes are intended to strengthen the Navy's anti‑submarine warfare assets.
Defence officials said the deal underscores India's commitment to self‑reliance in critical defence technologies and is expected to create jobs and foster technological expertise within the country.
The contract is a significant step in India's broader strategy to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers and to develop a robust domestic defence industry.
The contract, part of the Make‑in‑India initiative, will see Indian companies design, manufacture and deliver the satellite and torpedoes, boosting indigenous defence production.
The GSAT‑7C satellite will enhance the Air Force's communication capabilities, while the torpedoes are intended to strengthen the Navy's anti‑submarine warfare assets.
Defence officials said the deal underscores India's commitment to self‑reliance in critical defence technologies and is expected to create jobs and foster technological expertise within the country.
The contract is a significant step in India's broader strategy to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers and to develop a robust domestic defence industry.