Defence Ministry signs ₹810.79cr BDL deal for 160 SAT-SAAW systems

India Sep 23, 2026

The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹810.79-crore contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for 160 SAT-SAAW systems for the Indian Air Force.

These precision-guided bombs can hit enemy airfields from far away and are set to be delivered across 2027-28 and 2028-29.

DRDO enables SAT-SAAW 60% indigenization

What's cool is that SAT-SAAW is mostly made in India, with about 60% indigenous parts, thanks to DRDO.

The weapons can be fired from jets like the Jaguar, Hawk, and Su-30MKI, giving the Air Force more flexibility and safety.

This move fits right in with the government's push for Atmanirbhar Bharat, aiming to make India less dependent on foreign defense tech.