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.