Defence Ministry Secures Deal With BDL; Soon To Receive 4,960 MILAN-2T missile

The Defence Ministry of India and state-owned Bharat Dynamic Limited have jointly entered into a deal to provide 4,960 anti-tank guided missiles to the Army. The MILAN-2T missile, ability to launch from both ground as well as vehicle has a range of 1,850 metres. To use tank for offensive and defensive tasks, the idea has been suggested to merge within the army's ammunition. Reportedly, the BDL is authorised from France's MBDA Missile System to manufacture missiles.