MoD inks US$ 431.98 million contracts for GSAT-7C communication satellite and Varunastra Heavy Weight Torpedoes
- Press Information Bureau
- October 16, 2026
The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth approximately Rs. 4,106 crore (US$ 431.98 million) for the acquisition of the GSAT-7C communication satellite for the Indian Air Force and Varunastra Heavy Weight Torpedoes for the Indian Navy, strengthening India’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities. The contract for GSAT-7C, valued at Rs. 2,563 crore (US$ 269.65 million) was signed with New Space India Limited, Bengaluru. The indigenously designed, developed and manufactured satellite will enhance secure, resilient and seamless communication capabilities for Indian Air Force assets, supporting operational effectiveness. The contract represents a step towards strengthening dedicated satellite communication infrastructure for India’s defence forces while promoting domestic capabilities in advanced space and communication technologies.
The second contract, worth Rs. 1,543 crore (US$ 162.34 million) was signed with Bharat Dynamics Limited, Hyderabad, for Varunastra Heavy Weight Torpedoes. Developed by the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory, Varunastra is an indigenous ship-launched anti-submarine torpedo equipped with advanced manoeuvring capabilities and designed to engage enemy submarines at long ranges. Its induction will enhance the Indian Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities. Both contracts were signed in New Delhi on October 15, 2026, in the presence of Mr. A. Anbarasu, Additional Secretary and Director General (Acquisition), Department of Defence. These acquisitions align with the Government of India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives, supporting self-reliance in critical defence technologies, strengthening domestic manufacturing and encouraging the development of advanced indigenous systems for national security.
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