On November 13, 2025, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for Rs 2,095.70 crore for INVAR Anti-tank Missiles under the 'Buy (Indian)' category. The contract was signed in New Delhi in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh. This procurement is to enhance the firepower and lethality of Tank T-90 of the Indian Army. The INVAR missile is a sophisticated laser-guided anti-tank missile with very high hit probability. Release ID: 2189725. Visitor Counter : 650.
Key Entities Referenced
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Government initiative promoting self-reliance in defense production.
INVAR Anti-tank Missiles: The primary subject of the contract, to enhance lethality of T-90 tanks.
Ministry of Defence (MoD): The central government ministry involved in the procurement.
Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL): The contracting company for the procurement of INVAR Anti-tank Missiles.
New Delhi: Location where the contract was signed.
Ministry of Defence
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD & BDL sign Rs
2,095.70 crore contract for INVAR Anti-tank
missiles to enhance lethality of T-90 tank
Posted On: 13 NOV 2025 5:32PM by PIB Delhi
Ministry of Defence has inked a contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for the procurement
of INVAR Anti-tank Missiles at a total cost of Rs 2,095.70 crore, under the 'Buy (Indian)' category.
The contract was signed by senior officials of the Ministry of Defence and representatives of BDL in
the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh at South Block, New Delhi on November
13, 2025.
The procurement of the INVAR Anti-tank Missiles enhances the firepower and lethality of Tank T-90,
the mainstay of Armoured Regiments of the Indian Army. The weapon system is a sophisticated laser-
guided anti-tank missile with very high hit probability. It is set to transform the conduct of
Mechanised operations and offer operational advantage against the adversary.
The procurement underscores the Government’s efforts to meet the operational requirements of the
Indian Army by leveraging the existing expertise of Defence Public Sector Undertakings, along with
development of niche technologies by domestic industries towards achieving Aatmanirbharta in defence.
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