MoD Signs Rs 1,577 Crore Contracts for Loiter Munition Systems for Indian Army
The deal covers 84 systems and 840 munitions to improve the Army’s precision-strike reach up to 100 km.
- On Friday, the Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth Rs 1,577 crore with Tata Advanced Systems Limited and NIBE Private Limited in New Delhi for Loiter Munition Systems for the Indian Army, in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.
- The Ministry processed this acquisition under the Buy category through the Fast Track Procedure, aiming to bolster domestic manufacturing and support the government's Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative to strengthen India's defence industrial base.
- TASL, the L-1 vendor, will supply 54 systems and 540 munitions for Rs 1,013.77 crore, while L-2 vendor NIBE provides 30 systems and 300 munitions for Rs 563.36 crore, ensuring 60% overall indigenous content across materials, components and software.
- The 84 systems and 840 munitions will enhance the Army's precision-strike capability at ranges up to 100 km, bridging a gap currently dependent on BrahMos missiles for targets beyond the 40-50 km range.
- Equipment delivery is scheduled within 12 months from the advance payment date, expanding on Phase-I efforts that already operationalized loiter munition systems for select Artillery Regiments under this initiative.
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India Signs Rs 1,577 Crore Deal for Army Loitering Munitions
The new systems are being acquired to enhance the capabilities of the Indian Army’s Artillery Regiments, giving troops an additional option for engaging targets while improving their overall operational effectiveness.
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Times of IndiaMoD signs Rs 1,577 crore contracts for Loiter Munition Systems for Indian Army
The Ministry of Defence has finalised contracts worth Rs 1,577 crore for Loiter Munition Systems, which will enhance the artillery capabilities of the Indian Army. Awarded to Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and NIBE Private Limited, the procurement aligns with India's vision of self-reliance in defence manufacturing, strengthening both the Army's operational capabilities and the country's domestic defence industrial base.
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Defence Ministry Signs Rs 1,577 Crore Contracts for Loiter Munition Systems – The Indian Awaaz
Last Updated on August 14, 2026 11:57 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ AMN The Defence Ministry has signed contracts worth Rs 1,577 crore with TATA Advanced Systems Limited and NIBE Private Limited for the procurement of Loiter Munition Systems for the Indian Army. The contracts were inked in New Delhi today in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. The Loiter Munition System is critical equipment developed to enhance the capability of the Arti…
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