IAF to get second satellite, Navy more Varunastra torpedoes in Rs 4,106 crore deals

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New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to get a second dedicated communication satellite and the Navy more indigenous Varunastra heavyweight torpedoes, with the defence ministry on Thursday signing contracts worth around Rs 4,106 crore. The Rs 2,563 crore contract for the GSAT-7C satellite was signed with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the Department of Space PSU that serves as ISRO’s commercial arm. The Rs 1,543-crore torpedo contract was signed with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), Hyderabad. “This indigenously designed, developed & manufactured satellite will enhance the secure, resilient & seamless communication capabilities for the assets of the Indian Air…

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