The defence Ministry on Friday sealed a deal with Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL) to acquire 4,960 anti-tank guided missiles at the cost of Rs 1,188 crore for the Indian Army.
“The acquisition wing of the Ministry of Defence signed a contract with defence public sector undertaking Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for the supply of 4,960 MILAN-2T anti-tank guided missiles to Indian Army at a cost of Rs 1,188 crore,” the ministry said in a statement.
The missiles are being developed by BDL under license from French defence major MBDA Missile Systems. The missiles have a range of 1,850 metres and can be fired from the ground as well as vehicle-based launchers and their induction is planned to be completed in three years.
