MoD signs contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited to supply 4,960 Anti-Tank Guided Missiles to Indian Army

MoD signs contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited to supply 4,960 Anti-Tank Guided Missiles to Indian Army

• The Acquisition Wing of Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) on March 19, 2021 for supply of 4,960 MILAN-2T Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs) to Indian Army.
• The cost of the deal is Rs 1,188 crore.
• The Milan-2T is a Tandem Warhead ATGM with the range of 1,850 metres.
• The missile is being produced by BDL under license from MBDA Missile Systems, France
• These missiles can be fired from ground as well as vehicle-based launchers and can be deployed in Anti-Tank Role for both offensive & defensive tasks and will further enhance the operational preparedness of the Armed Forces.