Ministry of Defence signs Rs 425 crore contract with Bharat Forge Ltd for Indian Navy generators

Exam-focused facts from the 21 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract worth approximately Rs 425 crore with Bharat Forge Ltd for the procurement of 12 sets of 1.25 MW Marine Gas Turbine Generators.
The contract for the Indian Navy was signed under the Buy (Indian) category and mandates a minimum indigenous content of 60%.
The agreement was inked in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh to strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities in critical naval technologies.
The marine gas turbine generators are used for power generation on naval warships and support critical combat systems, advanced weapons, and onboard sensors.
The programme aims to advance the Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives by establishing indigenous capability and providing end-to-end lifecycle support.