India's Defence Ministry signs Rs 4,106 crore deals for GSAT-7C satellite and Varunastra torpedoes

Key facts

• The Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth approximately Rs 4,106 crore on October 15, 2026 in New Delhi, in the presence of Additional Secretary and Director General (Acquisition) Shri A Anbarasu.
• A Rs 2,563 crore contract for the GSAT-7C communication satellite for the Indian Air Force was signed with New Space India Limited, Bengaluru; the indigenously designed satellite will enhance secure and seamless communication for IAF assets.
• A Rs 1,543 crore contract for Varunastra Heavy Weight Torpedoes for the Indian Navy was signed with Bharat Dynamics Limited, Hyderabad.
• Varunastra is an indigenous ship-launched anti-submarine torpedo developed by the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory, capable of engaging enemy submarines at long ranges.
• The contracts align with the Government's 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Make-in-India' vision for self-reliance in critical defence technologies.