MoD Signs ₹4,106 Cr Deals for GSAT-7C & Varunastra

Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed two major contracts worth ₹4,106 crore in New Delhi on October 15, 2026. These strategic deals will boost secure communications for the Indian Air Force and sharpen the Indian Navy’s anti-submarine capabilities.

Both contracts reinforce India's commitment to indigenous defence manufacturing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Additional Secretary and Director General (Acquisition) Shri A Anbarasu led the signing ceremony.

₹2,563 Crore GSAT-7C Contract to Boost Air Force Communications

The MoD awarded a ₹2,563 crore contract to New Space India Limited (NSIL), Bengaluru, for the dedicated GSAT-7C communication satellite. Indian engineers designed and manufactured this advanced space asset to upgrade military communications.

Key Benefits for the Indian Air Force:

• Secure Data Links: Delivers encrypted and resilient communication across all aerial platforms.
• Seamless Operations: Enhances real-time network coordination between command centers and combat units.
• Strategic Independence: Replaces reliance on foreign satellite channels with domestic space technology.

₹1,543 Crore Varunastra Torpedo Deal Elevates Naval Superiority

The Ministry signed a second contract valued at ₹1,543 crore with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), Hyderabad. BDL will manufacture and supply Varunastra Heavy Weight Torpedoes to the Indian Navy.

Developed by the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Varunastra is an indigenous, ship-launched anti-submarine weapon.

Performance Features of Varunastra:

• Long-Range Engagement: Neutralizes quiet enemy submarines at long ranges in deep and shallow waters.
• Advanced Guidance: Uses active-passive acoustic homing with high maneuverability.
• Domestic Production: Strengthens India's underwater weapons manufacturing capabilities.

Key Deal Specifications

Driving Self-Reliance in Military Technology

These procurement deals pump ₹4,106 crore directly into India's domestic defence ecosystem. By partnering with NSIL and BDL, the government advances its Make in India goals and expands national industrial capacity across defence and space sectors.