Nibe Limited refutes allegations on Suryastra Rocket Launcher System supply
Nibe Limited refutes allegations regarding the Suryastra Rocket Launcher System. The company confirms adherence to specifications in the Army Purchase Order. The ₹293 crore contract was signed in January 2026 under Emergency Procurement. Technical trials on May 18-19, 2026, showed high accuracy for both 150 km and 300 km variants.
The announcement addresses allegations that could potentially impact the company's reputation and ongoing contracts, though it also reaffirms the validity of their processes and product performance.
The company is refuting allegations and addressing negative publicity, indicating a challenging situation.
Nibe Limited has issued a press note refuting allegations published on June 15, 2026, in an article by Bharat Shakti titled "Time to stop Mockery of Atmanirbharta in Defence." The company stated that the article mischaracterizes the Suryastra Rocket Launcher System and questions the integrity of the Indian Army's fast-track procurement process. Nibe Limited clarified that these allegations are baseless and misrepresent official defense procurement frameworks.
The company explained that the "Screwdriver giri" label shows a lack of understanding of modern Technology Collaboration Agreements (TCA) and phased indigenization. While the initial system architecture leverages global partnerships under a March 2025 agreement, production is fundamentally rooted in domestic development. Nibe Limited has established an extensive ecosystem at its newly inaugurated 200-acre integrated Defence Manufacturing Complex in Shirdi, Maharashtra, to handle core engineering, indigenous structural integration, 155mm ammunition plants, and advanced rocket component localization.
Nibe Limited also addressed the procurement process, stating that the ₹293 crore contract signed in January 2026 was strictly under the Emergency Procurement (EP) framework, authorized by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC). This framework is designed to expedite operational needs. The company asserted that the procurement process complied with all stringent legal, financial, and procedural audits mandated under the EP ceiling.
Regarding technical trials, Nibe Limited confirmed that the Suryastra system successfully completed its rigorous technical evaluations on May 18 and 19, 2026, at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha. The 150 km tactical variant recorded a precision Circular Error Probable (CEP) of 1.5 meters, and the 300 km deep-strike variant recorded a CEP of 2.0 meters. The company stated these metrics position Suryastra as one of the most accurate, lethal long-range guided rocket artillery platforms globally.
In an official statement, Nibe Limited's representative stated, "Reducing a highly complex, ultra-precise 300 km deep-strike deterrence asset—inaugurated by the Hon'ble Defence Minister—to simple assembly is a direct insult to Indian engineers, our private defence sector, and the operational requirements of our Armed Forces. Nibe Limited remains unyielding in its commitment to true Aatmanirbharta. We are issuing a formal notice to the publication demanding an immediate correction of these malicious inaccuracies."
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