On 25 June 2026 Bharat Dynamics Limited received a ₹1,347.71 crore order from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for supply of Helina missile launchers and LRUs, including ₹238.34 crore for Countermeasure Dispensing System (CMDS) LRUs; work to be executed over 24–60 months.
Contract details
- Value & components: Total ₹1,347.71 crore; ₹1,109.37 crore for Helina launchers and LRUs; ₹238.34 crore for CMDS LRUs.
- Execution period: 24–60 months.
- Stakeholders: Supplier Bharat Dynamics Limited; purchaser Hindustan Aeronautics Limited; system developed by DRDO.
Missile specifications
- Class: Third‑generation fire‑and‑forget anti‑tank guided missile (ATGM), helicopter‑launched derivative of Nag.
- Seeker: High‑resolution imaging infrared (IIR) seeker with lock‑on‑before‑launch.
- Range: 500 metres to 7 kilometres.
- Engagement modes: Direct‑hit and top‑attack (designed to defeat thinner top armour of tanks).
Operational & platform features
- Integration: Designed for Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH); can carry two twin launchers (eight missiles total).
- Environmental capability: Day, night and adverse‑weather operations; effective in mountainous terrain.
- CMDS role: Countermeasure Dispensing System LRUs provide aircraft self‑defence against incoming threats.
- Variant: Air Force version designated Dhruvastra.
IASPOINT Booster Facts
- LRU definition: Line Replaceable Unit — a modular component designed for rapid replacement and maintenance.
- Nag programme: Family includes ground launchers, Helina (helicopter) and Dhruvastra (air‑force variant).
- Third‑gen ATGM trait: Imaging seekers and fire‑and‑forget enable autonomous target tracking after launch.