Archive · 28 Jul 2025
NIBE Ltd. Partners with Elbit for Rocket Launcher Production
An Indian defense company, NIBE Ltd., has teamed up with an Israeli company, Elbit Systems, to build advanced rocket launchers in India.
This means India will start making the Universal Rocket Launcher (SURYA), which can hit targets far away with great accuracy.
This agreement is a first and aims to improve India's ability to make its own defense equipment.
Elbit Systems is known for its advanced defense solutions.
The goal is to make these launchers for India and potentially sell them to other countries, boosting the defense sector.
NIBE Ltd. signed a Technology Collaboration Agreement (TCA) with Elbit Systems.
The agreement is for manufacturing the Universal Rocket Launcher (SURYA) in India.
SURYA is a high-precision system capable of striking targets up to 300 km.
This is the first time such a system will be produced domestically.
The partnership aims to boost India's defence manufacturing and tap into global markets.
- Who
- NIBE Ltd. and Elbit Systems.
- What
- NIBE Ltd. and Elbit Systems entered a Technology Collaboration Agreement to manufacture the Universal Rocket Launcher (SURYA).
- When
- Announced on Sunday, July 28, 2025.
- Where
- In India.
- Why
- To boost India's defense manufacturing capabilities and access global markets.
- Agreement Type
- Technology Collaboration Agreement (TCA)
- Companies Involved
- NIBE Ltd., Elbit Systems
- System to be Manufactured
- Universal Rocket Launcher (SURYA)
- Target Range
- Up to 300 km
- Objective
- Boost India's defense manufacturing