India’s NIBE Win Export Order from Elbit to Build Ship-Mounted Universal Rocket Launchers

In a boost to India’s growing defence manufacturing sector, Pune-based NIBE Limited has secured a significant export order from Israel’s Elbit Systems for the manufacturing and supply of a ship-mounted Universal Rocket Launching System.

The advanced launcher, designed for precision maritime strike roles, will be manufactured entirely in India, reinforcing the government’s Make in India and defence export push. Company officials said the system will provide naval platforms with long-range, rapid-response strike capabilities, capable of engaging both land and maritime targets with high accuracy.

The launcher features a modular design, enabling it to fire multiple types of rockets, and is engineered for ease of operation, low maintenance, and high reliability in combat conditions. This adaptability makes it a force multiplier for ships tasked with littoral and blue-water operations.

The latest order builds on NIBE’s earlier success in securing contracts for land-based versions of the Universal Rocket Launcher, which have ranges of up to 300 km. In those deals, valued at around ₹150 crore, the company’s share price surged, reflecting strong investor confidence in its expanding global footprint.

Defence analysts see the contract as further evidence of the deepening strategic cooperation between India and Israel, particularly in high-tech weapon systems. For India, it marks another step towards self-reliance in advanced defence manufacturing and expanding its role as a reliable supplier to global militaries.

With manufacturing facilities in Pune and Bengaluru, NIBE is emerging as a key player in both land and naval artillery systems. The ship-mounted launcher deal is expected to open the door to more export opportunities in the rapidly growing naval weapons market.

This achievement underscores how Indian companies are steadily moving up the value chain in defence production—delivering complex, combat-ready systems to some of the world’s most advanced militaries.