India Signs Rs 810 Crore Contract for 160 Indigenous Anti-Airfield Weapons
The Ministry of Defence signed an Rs 810.79 crore contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited to procure 160 Satellite Smart Anti-Airfield Weapons (SAT-SAAW) for the Indian Air Force. Designed and developed indigenously by DRDO, these precision-guided glide bombs can be launched from Jaguar, Hawk, and Su-30 MKI aircraft to neutralize enemy airfields from long stand-off ranges. The system features 60% indigenous content, including key subsystems, with deliveries scheduled between 2027 and 2029 to enhance the IAF's operational capabilities and self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 23 Sept, 11:43 am. Other outlets followed.