Major boost to ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’: MoD signs Rs 811 crore contract with BDL for 160 Satellite Smart Anti Airfield Weapons for IAF
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The Ministry of Defence has signed an Rs 810.79 crore contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited to procure 160 Satellite Smart Anti Airfield Weapons for the Indian Air Force. Designed by DRDO, this precision-guided glide bomb will be delivered between 2027 and 2029 under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category. The weapon will enhance the operational capabilities and defence preparedness of the IAF.
Why It Matters
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In Simple Words
The Ministry of Defence signed an agreement worth Rs 810.79 crore with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) on September 23, 2026, in New Delhi. The deal is for acquiring 160 Satellite Smart Anti Airfield Weapons (SAT-SAAW) and related equipment for the Indian Air Force.
Developed by DRDO, SAT-SAAW is an indigenous precision-guided glide bomb featuring 60% local content. It will be launched from platforms like Jaguar, Hawk, and Su-30 MKI to neutralise enemy airfields from long ranges, with deliveries expected between 2027 and 2029.
Key Points
- Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
- Procurement is for 160 Satellite Smart Anti Airfield Weapons (SAT-SAAW) for the Indian Air Force
- Total cost of the contract is Rs 810.79 crore
- Signed under Buy (Indian - Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured) category
- Contract signed in New Delhi on September 23, 2026
- Weapon is an air-to-ground precision guided glide bomb designed and developed by DRDO
- System has an indigenous content of 60%
- Delivery is scheduled between 2027-2028 and 2028-2029
Exam Angle
A. Rs 810.79 crore
Source: Press Information Bureau