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Suryastra Rocket Launcher: Army’s ₹293 Crore Deal

5 January 20261 min read
DEFENCE & SECURITYSuryastra RocketLauncher: Army’s₹293 Crore Deal5 January 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Using its emergency procurement powers, the Army ordered the Suryastra system worth ₹293 crore, adding depth to its long-range strike artillery.

Key facts

  • Contract value: ₹293 crore, signed under emergency procurement (EP).
  • Supplier: NIBE Limited, working with Israel.
  • Billed as the first Made-in-India universal multi-calibre rocket launcher.
  • Accuracy: CEP below 5 metres during trials.

Strike range

MunitionRange
Rockets (two variants)150 km and 300 km
Loitering munitionsUp to 100 km

About Suryastra

  • Delivers precise surface-to-surface strikes.
  • Can engage several targets at once.
  • Fires different rocket types from one launcher.

Exam angle

  • Procurement route: emergency procurement (EP).
  • Vendor: NIBE Limited; accuracy measure: Circular Error Probable (CEP).
  • Key term: universal multi-calibre rocket launcher.

Test yourself

1. The Indian Army's Suryastra rocket launcher contract, signed under emergency procurement, was worth how much?

The deal with NIBE Limited was valued at ₹293 crore.

2. What is the stated maximum range of loitering munitions fired from the Suryastra system?

Loitering munitions reach up to 100 km; rockets reach 150 km and 300 km.

3. Which company received the Army's emergency-procurement contract for the Suryastra launcher?

The contract was awarded to NIBE Limited, in collaboration with Israel.

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