bhel: Defence ministry inks Rs 2,956 cr contract with BHEL to procure 16 super rapid gun mount for Navy

The defence ministry on Tuesday sealed a Rs 2,956 crore cope with state-run Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd to obtain 16 upgraded tremendous fast gun mount (SRGM) and equipment for Indian Navy. The SRGM is a medium caliber anti-missile and anti-aircraft defence weapon system that gives a sustained price of fireplace and excessive accuracy.

The ministry mentioned the upgraded SRGMs might be put in onboard Indian Navy’s in-service and newly constructed ships.

“The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with M/s Bharat Heavy Electricals Restricted (BHEL), Haridwar on November 28 for procurement of 16 Upgraded Tremendous Speedy Gun Mount (SRGM) together with related tools/equipment for Indian Navy beneath Purchase (Indian) class at a complete price of Rs 2956.89 crore,” it mentioned in an announcement. It mentioned the upgraded SRGM might be manufactured by BHEL at its Haridwar Plant. “The weapon system is able to a number of engagements in multi-threat eventualities and has a confirmed file of excellent efficiency in opposition to missiles and extremely maneuverable quick assault crafts,” the ministry mentioned.

It mentioned the upgraded SRGMs might be put in onboard Indian Navy’s in-service ships in addition to newly constructed platforms.

“The undertaking will generate an employment of two and half lakh mandays over a interval of 5 years and encourage energetic participation of varied Indian industries together with MSME, thus considerably contributing to the federal government’s efforts to realize ‘Atmanirbharta’ in defence,” it mentioned.