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- Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), a government-owned enterprise under India's Ministry of Defence, manufactures guided missiles, underwater weapons, airborne products, and allied defence equipment primarily for the Indian Armed Forces. The company produces a comprehensive range of products including surface-to-air missiles such as Akash and MRSAM; air-to-air missiles including Astra; air-to-surface weapons like Helina and Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon; anti-tank guided missiles encompassing Nag, Konkurs-M, Milan-2T, and Invar; underwater weapons such as advanced light weight torpedoes and heavyweight torpedoes; countermeasure dispensing systems; launchers; test equipment; and countermeasure systems; it also provides product life cycle support, refurbishment, and life extension services for vintage missiles. BDL operates manufacturing facilities in Hyderabad and Bhanur in Telangana, Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, with new units under development at Ibrahimpatnam in Telangana, Amravati in Maharashtra, and Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh to expand capacity; founded in 1970, it maintains headquarters in Hyderabad, Telangana, and collaborates with the Defence Research and Development Organisation and foreign original equipment manufacturers for technology transfer and production. Recent developments include securing defence orders worth Rs 2,461.62 crore in late November 2025 for anti-tank guided missiles and surface-to-air missiles under emergency procurement; signing a memorandum of understanding with PTC Industries to form a joint venture for propulsion systems, guided bombs, and aero-engines for missiles and UAVs; planning a Rs 12 billion investment in a new missile manufacturing unit in Andhra Pradesh; and pursuing exports of lightweight torpedoes alongside interest from foreign nations for additional products while exploring drone-delivered payloads and AI-based systems.