MoD signs ₹2,095.70 crore deal for INVAR anti-tank missiles
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What happened
- The Defence Ministry signed a ₹2,095.70 crore contract with Bharat Dynamics Ltd for INVAR anti-tank missiles under Buy (Indian) on 13 November 2025 [PIB].
- INVAR is a laser-guided missile fired from the T-90 tank, the main tank of the Army’s armoured regiments [PIB].
Background
- The contract was under the Buy (Indian) category [PIB].
Why it matters
- Buying from a domestic PSU keeps production and upgrades in India.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-11-13): the Defence Ministry signed a ₹2,095.70 crore contract with Bharat Dynamics Ltd for INVAR anti-tank missiles under Buy (Indian) on 13 November 2025.
- Buying from a domestic PSU keeps production and upgrades in India.
Quotable data pointINVAR is a laser-guided missile fired from the T-90 tank, the main tank of the Army's armoured regiments.
PIB: Defence: INVAR missiles contract, 13 Nov 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: INVAR, T-90.
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INVAR is fired from
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Guidance type
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PIB.
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Supplier
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PIB.
Official source: PIB: Defence: INVAR missiles contract, 13 Nov 2025
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