The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) on 13 November 2025 in New Delhi for the procurement of INVAR anti-tank missiles valued at INR 20.957 billion. The missiles will be integrated on the Indian Army’s T-90 tanks as part of an ongoing effort to strengthen armoured capabilities. The agreement was concluded under the Buy (Indian) category and signed by senior officials of the ministry and BDL.
In an official statement, the Ministry of Defence said the INVAR missile, a laser-guided system designed for high accuracy, will enhance the lethality of the T-90 fleet during mechanised operations. The ministry added that the acquisition supports the objective of meeting operational requirements through domestic manufacturing and the utilisation of capabilities available with defence public sector undertakings.
The contract comes at a time when BDL is expanding its manufacturing base and upgrading production processes across multiple units. The company has been modernising its facilities with surface-mount-device assembly lines, robotics-enabled workshops and environmental testing centres for large weapon systems. The Hyderabad complex includes high-performance computing infrastructure and an SMD line used for electronic subsystems, while the Bhanur unit houses a dedicated warhead-manufacturing facility. BDL is also developing carbon-composite production lines at its Ibrahimpatnam unit to support advanced missile programmes.
BDL has reported that it has enhanced its production facilities to raise overall output by optimising existing manufacturing lines. The company is simultaneously working on new units at Amravati in Maharashtra and at locations identified in the Uttar Pradesh Defence Corridor. These facilities are intended to support future requirements for propellant systems, rockets and other sub-assemblies. The addition of these units is expected to increase manufacturing depth and reduce external dependency for critical components.
The company has outlined a five-year capital expenditure plan of about INR 2.5 billion to support modernisation, infrastructure development and research and development. Recent investments include upgrades in machining, assembly, testing and composite-fabrication capabilities, aimed at strengthening both current missile production and next-generation systems. These improvements align with rising domestic orders and export opportunities for guided weapon platforms.
BDL, established in 1970, manufactures guided missile systems, underwater weapons, launchers and related defence equipment for the Indian Armed Forces.
