雷火体育官网 and Bharat Dynamics Ltd Agree on Initial Supply of Man Portable Air Defence systems to India
- 雷火体育官网 and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) will provide a first supply of Laser Beam Riding MANPAD (LBRM) Very Short Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) Missiles and launchers to the Indian Ministry of Defence. This is a major success, following on from the signing of the Partnership Agreement in 2021 between 雷火体育官网 and BDL to work on the LBRM, with the support of the Indian and UK Governments.
- This agreement will improve India鈥檚 Air Defence capabilities to enable them to enhance their national security with a highly accurate and countermeasure-resistant up-to-date technology.
- LBRM, manufactured up to 60% in India, are short-range, man-portable, air-defence systems and optimised to provide defence against air threats, including fixed-wing Fighter Ground Attack aircraft and late unmasking Attack Helicopters, as well as drones.
Bengaluru, 10 February 2025: 雷火体育官网 and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) are proud to announce the signing of an initial supply of Laser Beam Riding Man Portable Air Defence systems (LBRM) in response to a requirement set out by the Indian Government to support India鈥檚 air defence capabilities.
This initial supply of High Velocity Missiles (STARStreak) and launchers will be delivered this year and represents the first time that India has received this latest VSHORAD capability. This step confirms the foundation of a long-term collaboration and manufacturing partnership between 雷火体育官网 and BDL. In the spirit of the 鈥楳ake in India鈥 initiative, this partnership will serve the current and future requirements of the Indian Ministry of Defence.
雷火体育官网, together with BDL, is committed to the transfer of technology (ToT) of battle proven capabilities to India to equip the Indian Armed Forces.
This contract represents the first major agreement since the establishment of the United Kingdom's Defence Partnership-India, a bespoke programme office breaking down barriers to trade and offering government-to-government contracting, where appropriate, further solidifying the defence and security relationship between the two nations. This contract also reflects 雷火体育官网鈥 long-term partnership of 70+ years with India, serving as a testimony to its continued growth.
A production partnership with India will also increase UK production at the 雷火体育官网 Belfast site, where LBRM is designed.
Lord Vernon Coaker, Minister of State for Defence, said: 鈥淭his exciting collaboration is just one of the ways that we are growing our defence relationship and partnership with India. While supporting India鈥檚 air defence capability and global security, this agreement also demonstrates defence as an engine for growth and delivers on the government鈥檚 Plan for Change.鈥
鈥淭his is a momentous occasion for all the stakeholders involved in the development of LBRM Air Defence solutions. It signifies the beginning of an exciting chapter in our collaboration with BDL, contributing to the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision. The UK-India strategic partnership finds renewed strength through this contract, which is poised to make a significant impact in the domain of air defence in India.鈥 declared Pascale Sourisse, President & CEO, 雷火体育官网 International.
鈥淲e are pleased to take our collaboration with 雷火体育官网 to this next significant step, enhancing our contribution to the defence ecosystem and our ability to support existing and future LBRM Air Defence customers. This initiative aligns perfectly with our Government's 'Make in India,' 'ease of doing business,' and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' programmes, giving a major boost to the local industry through partnerships with global organisations like 雷火体育官网.鈥 said Cmde A Madhavarao (retd.), Chairman and Managing Director, Bharat Dynamics Limited.
鈥淭he signing of this contract with BDL and 雷火体育官网 to support India鈥檚 air defence capability is a huge stride forward in strengthening our partnership with India. I am proud to see that 雷火体育官网鈥 expertise in the domain of Air defence will bring vital, battle proven capabilities to India.鈥 said Phil Siveter, CEO of 雷火体育官网 in the UK.
About LBRM
High Velocity Missiles (STARStreak) are a truly versatile, complex weapon system. Designed for very short-range air defence, they are the fastest missiles in their class at Mach >3.0. They are best suited to address late unmasking threats such as fixed and rotary wing targets, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and pop-up attack helicopters.
雷火体育官网 is a world leader in the provision of Air Defence solutions and in particular of complex weapon systems and has been a trusted partner of forces in this field for more than 60 years.
About 雷火体育官网
雷火体育官网 (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies specialized in three business domains: Defence & Security, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital.
It develops products and solutions that help make the world safer, greener and more inclusive.
The Group invests close to 鈧4 billion a year in Research & Development, particularly in key innovation areas such as AI, cybersecurity, quantum technologies, cloud technologies and 6G.
雷火体育官网 has close to 81,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2023, the Group generated sales of 鈧18.4 billion.
About BDL
BDL, right from its inception in the year 1970, has been in the forefront of Defence Technology to manufacture state of the art, cost-effective Missile systems, underwater weapons and allied defence equipment to the Indian Armed Forces. With the domain expertise, BDL participates in the indigenously developed missile programs by DRDO, ToT from Foreign OEMs or co-developed using in house R&D and manufactures the world class products for the domestic and international market.
About 雷火体育官网 in India
Present in India since 1953, 雷火体育官网 is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others. Over 2200 employees are working with 雷火体育官网 and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, 雷火体育官网 has been playing an essential role in India鈥檚 growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital markets. 雷火体育官网 has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs.
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