Govt readies Rs 2,000-3,000 cr order for Invar missiles from Bharat Dynamics

The Ministry of Defence is preparing a procurement order for 500 Invar anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) from the state-run Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL), estimated to cost between Rs 2,000 crore and Rs 3,000 crore, a senior government official said. The acquisition is aimed at strengthening India’s armoured warfare capabilities by equipping T-90 tanks with advanced missile systems.

“Invar missiles are designed to be launched from tank platforms. The Defence Ministry is finalising an order for 500 missiles from BDL, with the total expenditure expected to be in the range of Rs 2,000 crore–3,000 crore,” the official told Moneycontrol. The Invar missiles are known for their precision strike capability and are deployed on India’s frontline T-90 main battle tanks. The current procurement proposal is under financial vetting to determine the final cost, which will decide the level of approval required.