Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL to make Konkurs-M missile for Indian Army.

Why in news?

• Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and Indian Army on Wednesday signed a three-year contract of Rs 3,131.82 crore for manufacture and supply of anti-tank guided missile Konkurs-M to the Indian Army.
• BDL has augmented its manufacturing capacity to meet the domestic as well as overseas demand for Konkurs-M. BDL also exports the missile to friendly countries. As a part of its global outreach, the company also offers portable anti-tank guided missiles Nag, Milan-2T and Amogha.

About Konkurs-M

• Konkurs-M is a second-generation, mechanised infantry anti-tank guided missile, to destroy armoured vehicles.
• The missile can be launched either from BMP-II tank or from ground launcher.
• It covers a range between 75 and 4,000 metre with a flight time of 19 seconds.