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Solar Defence and Aerospace Secures Rs 239 Crore Contract with Ministry of Defence.

MOUs and Agreement | Dated: 07 Mar 2025

In March 2025, Nagpur (Maharashtra)-based Solar Industries India Limited (SIIL) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited, has signed a contract worth Rs 239 crore with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Government of India (GoI), for the supply of multi-mode hand grenades.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The project involves the supply of multi-mode hand grenades for the MoD, to be completed within 1 year.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The agreement will boost India's defence manufacturing capabilities and aligns with the government's vision of self-reliance in defence.
  • (ii) SIIL is the flagship company of the Solar Group, which produces bulk explosives, packaged explosives, and initiating systems for use in the mining, infrastructure, and building sectors.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

What is the value of the contract signed between Solar Defence and Aerospace and the Ministry of Defence Recently?

Correct Answer: 239 crore

🚀 Quick Recap:

About MoD

  • Minister : Rajnath Singh
  • Headquarters : New Delhi