MINISTRY OF DEFENCE INKS CONTRACT WITH BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LIMITED TO PROCURE 16 UPGRADED SUPER RAPID GUN MOUNT & ACCESSORIES WORTH RS 2956.89 CR FOR INDIAN NAVY
The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with M/s Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Haridwar on 28th November 2023, for the procurement of 16 Upgraded Super Rapid Gun Mount (SRGM) along with associated equipment/ accessories for Indian Navy
under Buy (Indian) category at a total cost of Rs 2956.89 Cr.
The upgraded SRGM, which will be manufactured by M/s BHEL at its Haridwar Plant, is a medium caliber anti-missile/anti-aircraft point defense weapon system that provides a sustained rate of fire and high accuracy. The weapon system is capable of multiple
engagements in multi-threat scenarios and has a proven record of very good performance against missiles and highly maneuverable fast attack crafts.
Upgraded SRGMs will be installed onboard the Indian Navy’s in-service and newly built ships by M/s Mazagaon Dock and Shipbuilders Ltd., Mumbai, and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Kolkata. The project will generate employment of two and half lakh
mandays over a period of five years and encourage active participation of various Indian industries including MSME, thus significantly contributing to the Government’s efforts to achieve ‘Atmanirbharta’ in defence.
