<span style="color: #222222;">Defence Ministry on Thursday inked a contract with BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited BAPL for procurement of Next Generation Maritime Mobile Coastal Batteries (Long range) and BrahMos Missiles at an approximate cost of over one thousand 700 crore rupees under Buy (Indian) Category. <br />''<br />''Defence Ministry said, the delivery is scheduled to commence from 2027. These systems will be equipped with supersonic BrahMos Missiles and will significantly enhance multi-directional maritime strike capability of Indian Navy.<br />''<br />''The BAPL is a Joint Venture between India and Russia making crucial contribution to augment the new generation Surface-to-Surface missile with enhanced ranges. <br />''<br />''The Ministry said, the contract will give further boost to indigenous production of critical weapon system and ammunition with active participation of indigenous industries. <br />''<br />''The project will generate an employment of more than 90 thousand man-days over a period of four years. With the majority of the equipment and sub-system sourced from indigenous manufacturers, these systems will be a proud flag bearer of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.</span><br />