The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has entered into a contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for the procurement of Invar anti-tank missiles valued at Rs20.9bn ($236.4m).
Senior ministry officials and representatives from BDL signed the agreement in the presence of defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh at South Block, New Delhi, on 13 November 2025.
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The contract is intended to supply the Indian Army’s Armoured Regiments with Invar anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) for deployment on T-90 main battle tanks.
The MoD has indicated that this acquisition meets a requirement to increase the operational readiness of the forces by providing new missile systems for their core battle tank fleet.
According to product details from BDL, the Invar anti-tank guided missile is a laser-guided weapon with a length of 695mm and a calibre of 125mm.
The missile weighs 17.2kg and its associated throwing device adds another 7.1kg.
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By GlobalDataIt can engage targets at distances up to 5,000 metres and is capable of striking both stationary and moving targets, including those travelling at speeds up to 70km per hour.
The reported flight time of the missile is 17.6 seconds.
The procurement, which falls under the ‘Buy (Indian)’ category, demonstrates ongoing efforts by the government to use existing expertise within Defence Public Sector Undertakings to meet the operational requirements of the Indian Army.
BDL previously received a contract from the MoD in 2013 for the supply of Invar anti-tank guided missiles to be fitted on T-90 main battle tanks under a $469m agreement.
In 2017, Press Trust of India reported, citing army sources, that the Indian Army planned to equip T-90 tanks with a third-generation missile system intended to replace the current Invar guidance system and further improve strike capability.
According to data and analytics firm GlobalData, India’s defence expenditure is expected to total $543.1bn between 2026 and 2030, as the country continues initiatives to upgrade its military capabilities.
