Indian Govt To Buy 500 Invar Anti-Tank Guided Missiles Worth ₹2,000–3,000 Crore From Bharat Dynamics

The Ministry of Defence is finalising a major procurement order for 500 Invar anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) from Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL), Money Control reported.

These missiles are intended to bolster India’s armoured warfare capabilities, specifically enhancing the firepower of T-90 tanks.

“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,” Money Control quoted an official.

Known for their precision strike capability, the Invar missiles are already deployed on India’s frontline T-90 main battle tanks.

The final value of the deal is currently under financial vetting, which will determine the level of approval required. According to the official quoted in the report, orders of up to Rs 2000 crore are cleared by the Defence Minister, those closer to Rs 3000 crore are to be done by the Finance Minister and any deal above that amount would require approval of the Cabinet.

This procurement is part of a broader government initiative to promote self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the Make in India campaign.

According to the report, Bharat Dynamics Ltd, a key supplier to the Indian Armed Forces, is at the forefront of this effort with a strong order book of Rs 3,110 crore and projected revenue growth of 28–30 per cent in FY25.

The planned acquisition comes shortly after Operation Sindoor, a precision military strike against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan following a deadly attack in Pahalgam.

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