BDL to Supply in-House Developed Counter Measures Dispensing System (CMDS), Inks US$ 21 Million Export Contract with Airbus Defence and Space

Defence Industry

New Delhi: Defence Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) has inked an export contract with foreign aircraft manufacturer Airbus Defence and Space of Spain to supply its in-house developed Counter Measures Dispensing System(CMDS).

The contract  valued at US$ 21 million approximately was signed by BDL’s Director (Technical) NP Diwakar and Airbus Defence and Space’s Senior Vice President Arnal Didier Dominique in Bengaluru.

In keeping with government policy of  ‘ease of doing business’ with foreign countries, BDL is expanding its footprints in the global market by offering its products to friendly foreign nations.

The PSU is offering Akash Weapon System (Surface to Air Missile), Astra Weapon System (Air to Air Missile), Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon and Helina (Air to Surface Weapon), Light Weight Torpedo and Heavy Weight Torpedo (Underwater weapons), Counter-Measures Dispensing System and Anti-Submarine Warfare Suite (Counter Measure Systems) and Anti-Tank Guided Missiles namely Nag, Konkurs – M & MILAN – 2T for exports.