NIBE Secures ₹292.69-Crore Indian Army Order For 150 Km–300 Km Universal Rocket Launcher System Support

NIBE Ltd has revived and operationalised a major supply contract with the Indian Army, under the Ministry of Defence (MoD), for the manufacturing and supply of Ground Equipment, Accessories, ESP and Ammunition for the Universal Rocket Launcher System.
The total contract value stands at ₹292.69 crore, inclusive of all taxes and duties, marking a significant addition to India’s ongoing rocket artillery modernisation drive.

Key Capabilities Of The Universal Rocket Launcher System

The Universal Rocket Launcher System supported under this contract is designed as a modular, multi-role platform capable of integrating multiple rocket types without extensive reconfiguration. According to available disclosures, the system supports long-range rocket variants with strike ranges of up to 150 km and 300 km, substantially enhancing the Indian Army’s deep-strike and area-denial capabilities.

This flexibility allows the Army to deploy different classes of rockets from a common launcher, improving logistics efficiency, operational responsiveness, and battlefield adaptability across diverse terrain profiles.

Scope Of Supply Under The ₹292.69-Crore Contract

Under the revived agreement, NIBE Ltd will manufacture and deliver:

• Ground Equipment essential for launcher deployment, handling, and sustainment

• Accessories required for operational readiness and system integration

• ESP (Electronic Support / Electronic Systems Package) aligned with modern rocket-artillery requirements

• Ammunition-related support equipment for the Universal Rocket Launcher System

The supplies are intended to ensure full operational availability of the launcher system across training, deployment, and combat scenarios.

Execution Timeline And Performance Guarantees

The contract is expected to be executed in phased tranches over a 12-month period, indicating a structured delivery schedule rather than a single bulk supply. As per standard defence procurement norms, the company is also required to submit a performance-cum-warranty bank guarantee amounting to 10% of the total contract value, to be furnished within 30 days of contract finalisation.

Strategic Importance For Indian Army Artillery

The revival of this contract aligns with the Indian Army’s shift toward longer-range, precision-enabled rocket artillery systems. With 150 km and 300 km class rockets, universal launcher architectures are increasingly viewed as force multipliers, enabling commanders to strike high-value targets deep inside adversary territory while reducing launcher vulnerability through rapid shoot-and-scoot tactics.

The emphasis on indigenous manufacturing and domestic suppliers also supports the broader Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, reducing reliance on imported support systems while strengthening local defence production capabilities.

Boost To NIBE’s Defence Manufacturing Portfolio

For NIBE Ltd, the ₹292.69-crore Indian Army order reinforces its growing footprint in rocket launcher support systems and associated defence equipment. The contract adds long-term visibility to the company’s defence order book and positions it as a key contributor to India’s next-generation rocket artillery ecosystem.

As the Indian Army continues to expand its long-range firepower, such revived and execution-ready contracts underline the accelerating momentum behind modern, modular and domestically supported artillery systems.