L&T Defence, the defence arm of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and one of the leading industry partners of BrahMos Aerospace Pvt. Ltd. (BAPL), has successfully completed the design and prototype realisation of the ‘Quadruple Canisterised Inclined Launcher' (QCIL or Quad Launcher) for BRAHMOS

Missiles and after rigorous trials, has handed over the prototype Quad Launcher to BAPL.

The Quad Launcher is designed for launching BRAHMOS supersonic cruise missiles in an inclined configuration on-board Indian Naval ships. The launcher provides superior firepower as compared to the twin canister, deck mounted launchers and has a capability to support and launch four missiles in a single or salvo mode. The new Quad Launcher is suitable for warships which have space constraints to accommodate a Vertical Launch Module. Jayant Patil, Whole-time  Director  (Defence) and Member of L&T Board, handed over QCIL prototype to Dr. Sudhir Mishra, Director General (BrahMos) DRDO and CEO & MD, BrahMos Aerospace, at an event held at L&T Defence' Strategic Systems Complex near Pune.

The production units of the QCIL will be ready for deployment on Indian Naval Ships in next 18 months. 

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