New Delhi, Feb 14: The Ministry of Defence has signed a Rs 1752 Cr contract on Saturday with an aim to manufacture indigenous Remote Guns under Atma Nirdharta in Defence aiming to boost the Coastal Defence
An official spokesperson said the ministry has signed the deal with Advanced Weapon Equipment India Ltd. (AWEIL), Kanpur for manufacturing & supply of a total of 463 indigenously manufactured 12.7 mm Stabilised Remote Control Guns (SRCG) for the Indian Navy & Indian Coast Guard at a total cost of Rs. 1752.13 crores, with Indigenous Content (IC) of more than 85%.
He said the SRCG will enhance the capability of Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard to accurately engage small targets that post a threat to ships in an asymmetric environment, both by day and night.
“This acquisition will provide further boost to the vision of "Aatmanirbharta in Defence". This contract will also open up a large avenue in defence manufacturing for over 125 Indian Vendors and DPSUs for over a period of 5 years., spokesperson added.
