New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence today inked a contract with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) to procure 16 Upgraded Super Rapid Gun Mount and accessories worth ₹2956.89 crore for the Indian Navy under the Buy (Indian) category.
The upgraded SRGM, which will be manufactured by BHEL at its Haridwar Plant, is a medium calibre anti-missile/anti-aircraft point defence weapon system which 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 manoeuvrable fast attack crafts.
Upgraded SRGMs will be installed onboard the Indian Navy’s in-service and newly built ships by Mazagaon Dock and Shipbuilders Ltd., Mumbai, and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Kolkata.
The Ministry of Defence said that the project was expected to generate employment of two and half lakh man-days 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‘ (Self reliance) in defence”.
– global bihari bureau
