New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed contracts worth approximately ₹4,106 crore for the acquisition of a dedicated communication satellite capability, GSAT-7C, for the Indian Air Force and Varunastra Heavy Weight Torpedoes for the Indian Navy.
The contract for GSAT-7C, valued at ₹2,563 crore, was signed with New Space India Limited (NSIL), Bengaluru.
The indigenously designed, developed and manufactured satellite is expected to enhance secure, resilient and seamless communication capabilities for assets of the Indian Air Force, thereby strengthening operational effectiveness.
The GSAT-7C contract forms part of the Ministry of Defence’s efforts to strengthen dedicated communication capabilities for the Indian Air Force.
The satellite has been indigenously designed, developed and manufactured, supporting the Government’s focus on domestic defence and critical technology capabilities.
The second contract, worth ₹1,543 crore, was signed with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), Hyderabad for the procurement of Varunastra Heavy Weight Torpedoes.
Varunastra is an indigenous ship-launched anti-submarine torpedo developed by the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL).
Equipped with advanced maneuvering capabilities, the torpedo is capable of engaging enemy submarines at long ranges, thereby enhancing the anti-submarine warfare capability of the Indian Navy.
The contracts for GSAT-7C and Varunastra were signed in the presence of Additional Secretary and Director General (Acquisition), Department of Defence, A Anbarasu, in New Delhi on October 15, 2026.
Together, the two contracts mark a significant step towards advancing domestic defence manufacturing capabilities and promoting self-reliance in critical technologies.
The initiatives are aligned with the Government’s ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make-in-India’ vision.
The GSAT-7C communication satellite contract with New Space India Limited and the Varunastra contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited cover key requirements of the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy, respectively, with a combined value of approximately ₹4,106 crore.
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