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                                        Astra Microwave Products Ltd. announced that its joint venture, Astra Rafael Comsys Pvt. Ltd., has received a ₹2.86 billion order from the Ministry of Defence. The contract involves supplying advanced communication systems for the Indian Air Force, reinforcing the JV’s role in India’s defense modernization.
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	Astra Microwave Products Ltd., a key player in India’s defense electronics sector, revealed that its joint venture with Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems—Astra Rafael Comsys Pvt. Ltd.—has secured a ₹2.86 billion (₹286 crore) order from the Ministry of Defence. The order is for the supply of 93 additional sets of Software Defined Radios (SDRs) and associated components for the Indian Air Force’s Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft.
	
	The SDRs are critical for secure, real-time communication and network-centric operations. This order builds on previous contracts and highlights the government’s continued trust in indigenous defense manufacturing under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. The announcement also triggered a positive market response, with Astra Microwave’s stock gaining over 6% intraday.
	
	Major takeaways:
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		JV Astra Rafael Comsys bags ₹2.86 billion order  
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		Contract includes 93 SDR sets for Su-30 MKI aircraft  
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		Order from Ministry of Defence under ‘Make in India’  
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		Enhances secure communication capabilities for IAF  
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		Astra Microwave stock surged over 6% post-announcement  
 
	Sources: Moneycontrol, Business Standard, CNBC TV18
	
	 
                     
                    
                    
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