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India Clears Defence Hardware Acquisition Worth Rs.79,000 Crore

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The Indian government has approved the acquisition of defense hardware worth Rs.79,000 crore, including advanced missile systems, electronic intelligence, and surveillance systems, to enhance the combat capabilities of the military. This decision comes after previous defense procurements worth Rs.67,000 crore were cleared on August 5. The latest proposals were approved during a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh. The acquisition includes projects for the Indian Navy, Indian Army, and Indian Air Force, aimed at boosting their operational capabilities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Indian government has approved the acquisition of defense hardware worth Rs.79,000 crore, including Nag missiles, electronic intelligence, and surveillance systems.
  • The acquisition is aimed at enhancing the combat capabilities of the military, particularly in amphibious operations, electronic warfare, and long-range target saturation and destruction.
  • The Indian Navy will benefit from the procurement of landing platform docks (LPDs), 30mm naval surface guns (NSGs), advanced lightweight torpedoes (AWLT), and smart ammunition for 76mm super rapid guns.
  • The Indian Army will acquire Nag tracked missile systems Mk-II (NAMIS), ground-based mobile electronic intelligence systems (ELINT), and high mobility vehicles (HMVs) to enhance its capabilities.
  • The Indian Air Force will procure collaborative long range target saturation and destruction systems (CLRTS/DS).
  • The procurement of LPDs will enable the Indian Navy to conduct amphibious operations with the army and air force.
  • The AWLTs, developed by the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory, can target conventional, nuclear, and midget submarines.
  • The 30mm NSG will enhance the capability of the navy and Coast Guard to conduct low-intensity maritime operations and anti-piracy operations.
  • The HMVs will improve logistical support for troops in diverse geographical terrains.

Statistics:

  • Total procurement value: Rs.79,000 crore
  • Value of previous defense procurements cleared on August 5: Rs.67,000 crore
  • Number of projects approved for the Indian Navy: 7
  • Number of projects approved for the Indian Army: 4
  • Number of projects approved for the Indian Air Force: 2

Sources:

  • Hindustan Times, Oct. 24 [1]
  • Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) [2]
  • Defense Ministry [3]
  • Naval Science and Technological Laboratory [4]
  • Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) [5]

[1] Hindustan Times: India approves Rs 79,000 crore defence deal for 39,000 crore advanced missile systems, electronic warfare

[2] Defence Acquisition Council (DAC): DAC approves acquisition of Rs 79,000 crore defence equipment

[3] Defense Ministry: Defence Ministry approves acquisition of Rs 79,000 crore defence equipment

[4] Naval Science and Technological Laboratory: Naval Science and Technological Laboratory

[5] Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO): Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

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