MoD signs contract with BDL to supply 4,960 Anti-Tank Guided Missiles : Indian Army
Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for the supply of 4,960 MILAN-2T Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs) to the Indian Army at a cost of Rs 1,188 crore, in New Delhi on March 19, 2021.
This deal will boost the further strengthening of the Indian Army. It is a repeat order of contract signed with Bharat Dynamics Limited. The last order was on 8th March 2016.
What is MILAN Anti-Tank Missile System :
Milan is a portable medium-range, anti-tank missile produced by Euromissile, based in Fontenay-aux-Roses in France.
The Milan munitions consist of the missile in a waterproof launch tube.
While MILAN 2 has a single shaped-charge warhead for use against very thick and composite armour, MILAN 2T is armed with a tandem charge for use against reactive armour.
The Milan-2T is a Tandem Warhead ATGM with a range of 1,850 meters, produced by BDL under license from MBDA Missile Systems, France.
These missiles can be fired from the 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.
This project 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.
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