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India.com
2 days ago
- Business
- India.com
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.


Russia Today
27-03-2025
- Business
- Russia Today
Indian military eyes 800km-range BrahMos missiles
India's army and air force are set to acquire 250 BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, local media reported on Wednesday. The Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the procurement of the advanced missiles, according to India Today TV, citing unnamed sources. Once approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security, the missiles will be incorporated into existing units and deployed in terrains such as desert and high-altitude regions, the ANI news agency reported. BrahMos Aerospace is a joint Indo-Russian venture launched in 2005. It was named after the Brahmaputra and Moskva rivers. India's Defense Research and Development Organization has a 50.5% stake in the company, while Russian NPO Mashinostroyenia holds 49.5%. The BrahMos missile has become a crucial part of the Indian military's arsenal. It is designed for high-precision, long-range strikes against ground targets and can engage threats on land, sea, and underwater platforms. Initially, the missile had a range of 290km (180 miles), but continuous upgrades have increased its range and enhanced its strategic capabilities. In 2023, the Indian Air Force successfully tested a BrahMos cruise missile with an extended range of 450km (279 miles), which was fitted on a Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jet. READ MORE: Boosting firepower: India shifts towards private defense manufacturing However, as per reports, even this capacity has been significantly enhanced – from approximately 300km (186 miles) to 800km (497 miles). A proposal has also been submitted by the two forces for additional BrahMos cruise missiles, which is essentially a repeat order for the same type of weaponry currently acquired by the Indian Navy, a source was quoted as saying in the India Today report. The developments come after Russia and India signed a new defense pact in February this year. The new agreement streamlines logistics and enhances cooperation between the armed forces of the two nations, facilitating joint military operations and activities. Additionally, during last month's Aero India event, Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh described Russia as a 'longtime and reliable partner' in the security and defense sector. India remains one of the world's largest importers of weapons, with Russia being a long-standing supplier and technological partner. Russia has provided India with some of its most advanced systems, including the Su-30MKI fighter and BrahMos missiles, which are jointly developed by the two countries. READ MORE: Why a ceasefire in Ukraine is easier said than done Currently, around 60% of the Indian military's equipment is of Russian origin. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' initiative, the country is also working towards indigenization of its defense sector and has achieved success in some areas with support from private players.