Defence ministry inks Rs 2956 crore contract with BHEL to procure 16 super rapid gun mount for Navy

Defence ministry inks Rs 2956 crore contract with BHEL to procure 16 super rapid gun mount for Navy

The defence ministry on November 28 sealed a Rs 2,956 crore deal with state-run Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd to procure 16 upgraded super rapid gun mount (SRGM) and accessories for Indian Navy. The SRGM is a medium caliber anti-missile and anti-aircraft defence weapon system that provides a sustained rate of fire and high accuracy.

The ministry said the upgraded SRGMs will be installed onboard Indian Navy's in-service and newly built ships. "The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with M/s Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Haridwar on November 28 for 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 crore," it said in a statement.

It said the upgraded SRGM will be manufactured by BHEL at its Haridwar Plant. "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," the ministry said.

It said the upgraded SRGMs will be installed onboard Indian Navy's in-service ships as well as newly built platforms. "The project will generate an 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," it said.