Indian Army Signs Deal for Suryastra Long-Range Rocket Launchers with Israeli Technology
The Indian Army has signed a ₹293-crore contract with NIBE Ltd. for the supply of 'Suryastra', a long-range multi-calibre rocket launcher system. Developed in collaboration with Israel's Elbit Systems, Suryastra is India's first domestically produced high-precision rocket launcher with strike capabilities of 150 km and 300 km. The system is designed to engage multiple targets simultaneously at varying ranges with a circular error probable (CEP) of less than five metres. This procurement, made under emergency powers, significantly enhances the Army's deep-strike artillery firepower and operational reach.
Key Points
- Suryastra is India's first indigenously produced universal multi-calibre rocket launcher capable of surface-to-surface strikes.
- The system offers two strike ranges: 150 km and 300 km, with high precision (CEP < 5m).
- It is manufactured by NIBE Ltd. in collaboration with Israeli defence major Elbit Systems.
- The procurement was executed under the Army's emergency procurement (EP) powers for urgent weapon systems.
Exam Facts
- The contract value is approximately ₹292.69 crore.
- The Technology Collaboration Agreement (TCA) with Elbit Systems was signed in July 2025.
- Emergency procurement powers allow services to procure systems worth up to ₹300 crore without further clearances.
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