Astra Rafael Comsys bags ₹ 275.27-crore order from Indian Air Force

Astra Rafael Comsys Private Limited, the joint venture between Astra Microwave Productsand Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd, Israel, has secured an order worth ₹275.27 crore (including taxes) from the Indian Air Force (IAF) for integration and installation of software in aircraft.

The order covers the integration of software defined radio (SDR) on MiG-29 aircraft, installation of network centric application (NCO) on MiG-29s, and procurement of 24 SDRs for the light combat aircraft (LCA) Mk-1A. The contract, awarded by the domestic defence entity, is slated for execution within 12 months.

Astra Microwave Products clarified that the order is not a related party transaction, and neither promoters nor promoter groups have any interest in the IAF. The company will receive a portion of the business through its joint venture.

This contract marks a significant boost for Astra Rafael Comsys, reflecting growing domestic defence collaborations in software-defined and network-centric applications for Indian military aircraft. The move is expected to strengthen the company’s portfolio in aerospace and defence electronics, particularly in avionics integration and mission-critical communication systems.

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Astra Microwave Products Limited shares rose to ₹1,005.20 on the NSE as of 8 January, up ₹17.50 or 1.77%.