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Aatmanirbharta in Defence: MoD signs contract worth 1,752 crore with AWEIL for 463 Stabilised Remote Control Guns for Indian Navy & Indian Coast Guard

February 14, 2024 Photo(s): By PIB

The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract on February 14, 2024 with Advanced Weapon Equipment India Ltd. (AWEIL), Kanpur for manufacturing & supply of a total of 463 indigenously manufactured 12.7mm Stabilised Remote Control Guns (SRCG) for the Indian Navy & Indian Coast Guard at a total cost of 1752.13 crores, with Indigenous Content (IC) of more than 85 per cent.

The SRCG will enhance the capability of Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard to accurately engage small targets that post a threat to ships in an asymmetric environment, both by day and night.

This acquisition will provide further boost to the vision of "Aatmanirbharta in Defence". This contract will also open up a large avenue in defence manufacturing for over 125 Indian Vendors and DPSUs for over a period of 5 years.

The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Advanced Weapon Equipment India Ltd. (AWEIL), Kanpur worth 1,752 Cr with AWEIL for 463 Stabilised Remote-Control Guns for Indian Navy & Indian Coast Guard, in New Delhi on February 14, 2024.