The SRCG will enhance the capability of the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard to accurately engage small targets that pose a threat to ships in an asymmetric environment, both by day and night, the Ministry of Defence said.
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The Ministry of Defence on Wednesday signed a contract with Advanced Weapon Equipment India Ltd (AWEIL), Kanpur for manufacturing and supply of a total of 463 indigenously manufactured 12.7 mm Stabilised Remote Control Guns (SRCG) for the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard at a total cost of Rs 1752.13 crores, with more than 85 per cent indigenous content.
The SRCG will enhance the capability of the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard to accurately engage small targets that pose a threat to ships in an asymmetric environment, both by day and night, the Ministry of Defence said.
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This acquisition will provide further boost to the vision of “Aatmanirbharta” in defence. This contract will also open up a large avenue in defence manufacturing for over 125 Indian vendors and DPSUs for over a period of five years.
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