Goa Shipyard has placed its first order on Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) for the supply of an upgraded Super Rapid Gun Mount (SRGM), which is the main gun onboard most Warships of the Indian Navy.
This order is said to boost the ‘Make in India’ vision and self-reliance in the field of Defence. The order includes – supply, installation, and commissioning of the entire system of upgraded SRGM and accessories for Triput Class Frigates of the Indian Navy, which will be manufactured by the Haridwar unit of BHEL.
The enhanced version of SRGM is a state-of-the-art weapon system having additional features such as the capability to manage different types of ammunition to engage fast, manoeuvring, non-manoeuvring, radio-controlled targets. The new version has the capability to fire advanced Ammunition with higher range and programmable ammunition.
BHEL is India’s one of the most reliable suppliers of important equipment and services in the Defence and Aerospace sector for over three decades with the aim of making a major contribution towards ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ or self-reliance in these sectors.
