Indian Army Contracts for refurbishment of IGLA – 1M Missiles

Indian Army Contracts for refurbishment of IGLA - 1M Missiles

Question: With which of the following public sector defence company Indian army recently signed a contract for the refurbishment of IGLA – 1M missiles
a) DRDO
b) Bharat Dynamics Limited(BDL)
c) BEL
d) None of these
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:-

  • On 1 December 2021; Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and Indian Army signed a contract for refurbishment of IGLA – 1M missiles.
  • This is a contract of worth ₹471.41 crore which has been signed by the Indian Army and BDL in New Delhi.
  • IGLA – 1M missiles after the refurbishment will get a fresh lease of life for 10 years.
  • Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL):
  • In addition to carrying out refurbishment, the public sector defence unit BDL also deals with manufacture and supply of guided missiles and associated equipments.
  • It makes underwater weapon systems, airborne weapon systems, ground support equipment and product life cycle support.
  • To upgrade its technological capability, the firm has made a paradigm shift in its manufacturing processes by leveraging niche technologies.
  • It is adopting practices like industry 4.0, and operating latest surface mounted devices assembly lines.

Links:-
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/bdl-signs-47141-crore-contract-with-indian-army/article37809616.ece