Sea mines, new air defence system, fighter jets, India’s weapons worth Rs 100000000000 will send shivers down spine of China and Pakistan

New Delhi: After Operation Sindoor, preparations are underway to make India’s army more powerful. The Defense Acquisition Council (DAC), headed by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, is going to hold an important meeting this week, in which proposals worth more than Rs 1 lakh crore can be approved.

What is Defense Acquisition Council and its role?

This council is the top unit of the Ministry of Defense, which takes decisions to buy big weapons and technology for the Indian Army. In this meeting, many important proposals will be placed for the Army, Indian Air Force and Indian Navy. There will be special emphasis on systems related to surveillance, air defense and maritime security. Its purpose is to make the three forces of the country more modern and strengthen India on the security front.

According to a TOI report, the Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) is going to approve many big proposals this week to further strengthen India’s defense preparedness. These include two important projects that will take the capabilities of the Army and the Air Force to new heights.

How will Indian Army benefit?

Under this proposal costing around Rs 30,000 crore, the Indian Army will get the Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile System (QRSAM) developed by DRDO. This system is capable of instantly eliminating air threats coming within a range of 30 kilometers. This is considered a big step towards strengthening India’s layered air defense i.e. layer-by-layer air security.

What is I-STAR aircraft?

The Indian Air Force is going to buy three new I-STAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Targeting and Reconnaissance) aircraft. These aircraft will be procured from international manufacturers, which will later be modified in India in collaboration with DRDO’s Airborne System Center and private companies. These aircraft will prove to be very effective in providing accurate information in the battlefield, monitoring enemy activities and planning accurate attacks.

What will DRDO manufacture?

The Indian Navy has proposed to include special mines (landmines) to stop enemy submarines and ships in the sea. These mines have been made by DRDO, which can attack the enemy while staying in the depths of the sea.

Other weapons

Indian Air Force’s 84 Sukhoi-30 MKI (Su-30MKI) fighter jets will now be made more powerful. New weapons, radars and electronic systems will be installed in these aircraft, so that more accurate attacks can be made on the enemy.

The Navy is now preparing to bring pilotless underwater drones. These drones will keep an eye on enemy submarines and activities and will help in gathering intelligence.

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