Defence ministry concludes Rs1,981 cr emergency buys to boost counter-terrorism ops of Indian Army

In a major step to strengthen the Indian Army’s readiness in counter-terrorism (CT) operations, the defence ministry concluded 13 contracts worth Rs1,981.90 crore under the Emergency Procurement (EP) mechanism. 

 

Executed through fast-track procedures under the EP mandate, the procurement of different weapon systems and equipment aims to enhance the situational awareness, lethality, mobility, and protection for troops deployed in CT environments, the defence ministry said.

 

Key equipment being procured by the Indian Army includes integrated drone detection and interdiction systems (IDDIS), low-level lightweight radars (LLLR), very short-range air defence systems (VSHORADS)- launchers and missiles and remotely piloted aerial vehicles (RPAVs). 

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Loitering munitions, including vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) systems, various categories of drones, bulletproof jackets, ballistic helmets, quick reaction fighting vehicles (both heavy and medium) and night sights for rifles were among the concluded acquisitions.

 

These contracts, finalised against an overall sanctioned outlay of Rs 2,000 crore for the Indian Army, were completed within the stipulated timelines to ensure rapid capability augmentation, the ministry said.

 

“These procurements reflect the ministry’s commitment to equipping the Indian Army with modern, mission-critical, and completely indigenous systems to meet emerging security challenges,” the ministry said, adding that the EP route continues to be a key enabler in bridging urgent capability gaps and ensuring timely induction of vital operational equipment.

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