L&T secures massive ₹7.6k-cr contract with Defence Ministry for artillery guns

The Indian Defence Ministry has signed a INR 7,629-crore (approximately $1.04 billion) contract with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) to manufacture 100 more self-propelled K9 Vajra-T guns, a repeat order under the “Buy (Indian)” category. The guns will be produced in collaboration with Hanwha Techwin, a South Korean company, and will be used by the Indian Army to enhance its artillery modernization and operational readiness. The procurement will also generate over 9 lakh man-days of employment and encourage the participation of Indian industries, including Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The K9 Vajra-T guns are capable of delivering long-range, high-precision, and high-rate fires and can operate in sub-zero temperatures in high-altitude areas. This project will be a flagship of “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” (Self-Reliant India) and “Make-in-India” initiatives, emphasizing indigenization and self-sufficiency in defense production.