India signs $2.36 bln contracts to buy nuclear-capable BrahMos missiles

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India signs $2.36 bln contracts to buy nuclear-capable BrahMos missilesIndia has previously approved purchases of 200 BrahMos missiles. The ministry also signed a contract to purchase a ship borne missile system for 9.88 billion rupees.

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Last Updated 01 March 2024, 15:43 IST

A file photo of Brahmos booth at the Singapore Airshow at Changi Exhibition Centre in Singapore.

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New Delhi: India's defence ministry on Friday signed contracts to procure nuclear-capable BrahMos missiles for the navy at a total cost of 195.2 billion rupees ($2.36 billion), the government said in a statement.

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India has previously approved purchases of 200 BrahMos missiles. The ministry also signed a contract to purchase a ship borne missile system for 9.88 billion rupees.

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(Published 01 March 2024, 15:43 IST)