Ministry of Defence Signs Contracts Worth ₹4,106 Crore for GSAT-7C and Varunastra Torpedoes

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The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth approximately ₹4,106 crore to strengthen the communication capabilities of the Indian Air Force and the anti-submarine warfare capabilities of the Indian Navy through the acquisition of GSAT-7C satellite capability and Varunastra Heavy Weight Torpedoes.

About GSAT-7C for the Indian Air Force

• Contract value: ₹2,563 crore.
• Contract signed with: NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), Bengaluru.
• Nature: An indigenously designed, developed and manufactured communication satellite.
• Objective: To provide secure, resilient and seamless communication for Indian Air Force assets.
• Significance: It will strengthen operational effectiveness and improve communication capabilities for air operations.

About Varunastra Heavy Weight Torpedoes for the Indian Navy

• Contract value: ₹1,543 crore.
• Contract signed with: Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), Hyderabad.
• Developer: Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL).
• Nature: An indigenous, ship-launched anti-submarine torpedo.
• Key capability: It has advanced manoeuvring capabilities and can engage enemy submarines at long ranges.
• Significance: It will enhance the Indian Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities.

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