 BDL has forayed into the field of under water weapon systems and air-to-air missiles and associated equipment with technology support from DRDO and other players in this domain.BDL has been consistently incurring profits and has been nominated as a Mini Ratna – Category-I Company by the Government of India.Showing steady progress in its operations over the years, BDL achieved a record sales turnover of ₹10.75 billion in 2012–13.