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New Indian Express
3 hours ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Army boosts counter-terror capabilities with Rs 1,981 crore emergency procurements
NEW DELHI: Using the Emergency Procurement (EP) mechanism, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved multiple contracts to rapidly augment the counter-terrorism operations of the Indian Army. Calling it "a significant move" for the Army's operational readiness, the Ministry of Defence on Tuesday concluded thirteen contracts under the Emergency Procurement (EP) mechanism. In a statement, the MoD said, "These contracts, amounting to Rs 1,981.90 crore, have been finalised against an overall sanctioned outlay of Rs 2,000 crore for the Indian Army." Executed through fast-track procedures under the EP mandate, "the procurement aims to enhance situational awareness, lethality, mobility, and protection for troops deployed in counter-terrorism (CT) environments." The acquisitions, aimed at boosting both offensive and defensive capabilities, were completed within compressed timelines to ensure rapid capability augmentation.
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Business Standard
9 hours ago
- Business
- Business Standard
India ramps up anti-terror arsenal with ₹2K cr emergency procurement push
In a bid to strengthen the Indian Army's counter-terrorism capabilities, the Ministry of Defence on Monday announced the completion of 13 priority contracts under its Emergency Procurement (EP) mechanism, with a cumulative value of ₹1,981.9 crore. The deals, sanctioned under a ₹2,000 crore allocation, are aimed at enhancing operational readiness in insurgency-prone regions. According to the ministry's official statement, the procurements were fast-tracked to meet immediate operational needs by improving situational awareness, combat lethality, mobility, and troop protection. What equipment is being procured? The contracts include a wide range of modern systems and platforms, such as: Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction Systems (IDDIS) Low Level Lightweight Radars (LLLR) Very Short Range Air Defence Systems (VSHORADS) — launchers and missiles Remotely Piloted Aerial Vehicles (RPAVs) Loitering munitions, including Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) systems Various categories of surveillance and combat drones Bulletproof jackets (BPJs) Ballistic helmets Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicles (QRFVs) – heavy and medium Night sights for rifles Why this procurement push matters now The procurements reflect the Defence Ministry's continued focus on equipping the Army with advanced, fully indigenous technologies vital for modern warfare. The emergency procurement mechanism, previously used for acquiring weapons, ammunition, and communications gear, remains central to plugging urgent capability gaps and expediting deliveries of operationally critical assets. Backdrop: Operation Sindoor and asymmetric threats This procurement drive follows ' Operation Sindoor ', the Indian Army 's calibrated military response after the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack. During the operation, Pakistan reportedly attempted coordinated strikes on military targets in northern and western India — including Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bathinda, Phalodi, and Bhuj — using drones and missile systems. India's air defence successfully detected, tracked, and neutralised multiple airborne threats using radars, command centres, and systems like the indigenous short-range surface-to-air missile 'Akash'. How India retaliated with precision strikes In its counter-strike, India targeted high-value Pakistani airbases — Noor Khan and Rahimyar Khan — using loitering munitions or 'suicide drones' that homed in on radar systems and missile platforms. The effectiveness of these drones in targeting enemy assets underlines the critical role of such technology in modern military strategy. What's next for India's defence preparedness With a dynamic threat landscape and rising asymmetric warfare tactics, the Army's need for agile, tech-driven assets is greater than ever. The Emergency Procurement route, combined with indigenous manufacturing and faster delivery timelines, is expected to remain a key tool in India's ongoing defence modernisation push.
United News of India
10 hours ago
- Business
- United News of India
Defence Ministry finalises emergency procurement contracts of Rs 1,981 cr for Army
New Delhi, June 23 (UNI) The Defence Ministry will equip the armed forces with state-of-the-art weaponry and has finalised 13 contracts worth Rs 1,981.90 crore under the Emergency Procurement (EP) mechanism. The aim is to strengthen the Indian Army's operational readiness in counter-terrorism (CT) operations, a Defence Ministry statement said. These contracts, amounting to Rs 1,981.90 crore, have been finalised against an overall sanctioned outlay of Rs 2,000 crore for the Indian Army. Executed through fast-track procedures under the EP mandate, the procurement aims to enhance situational awareness, lethality, mobility, and protection for troops deployed in CT environments. The acquisitions were completed within compressed timelines to ensure rapid capability augmentation. Key equipment being procured includes Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction Systems (IDDIS), Low Level Lightweight Radars (LLLR), Very Short Range Air Defence Systems (VSHORADS)-Launchers and Missiles, Remotely Piloted Aerial Vehicles (RPAVs), loitering munitions including Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) systems, various categories of drones, bullet proof jackets, ballistic helmets, Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicles (QRFVs) – Heavy and Medium and night sights for rifles. These procurement reflect the Ministry's commitment to equipping the Indian Army with modern, mission-critical, and completely indigenous systems to meet emerging security challenges. UNI RBE PRS
The Print
12 hours ago
- Business
- The Print
MoD signs 13 contracts worth nearly Rs 2,000 crore to beef up Army's counter-terrorism capabilities
'These contracts, amounting to Rs 1,981.90 crore, have been finalised against an overall sanctioned outlay of Rs 2,000 crore for the Indian Army,' the statement said. In a statement issued Tuesday, the ministry said the contracts were concluded through the emergency procurement drive to facilitate the rapid induction of critical equipment. New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has finalised thirteen contracts worth Rs 1,981.90 crore under the Emergency Procurement (EP) mechanism to equip the Indian Army with systems that strengthen its counterterrorism capabilities. Describing the acquisitions as part of broader efforts to address 'emerging security challenges' in terrorism-affected and border-sensitive areas, the statement said the objective is to 'enhance situational awareness, lethality, mobility and protection for troops deployed in CT (counterterrorism) environments'. Among the systems being acquired are Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction Systems (IDDIS), which are designed to detect and neutralise hostile unmanned aerial vehicles using a combination of radar, sensors and jamming technologies. The army is also procuring Low-Level Lightweight Radars (LLLR), intended to detect low-flying targets, including drones, particularly in terrain where conventional radar coverage is limited. Very Short Range Air Defence Systems (VSHORADS), including missiles and launchers, are also part of the package, the statement said. These systems provide frontline units with close-range protection against aerial threats. The army is also acquiring Remotely Piloted Aerial Vehicles (RPAVs) for tactical surveillance and intelligence-gathering, along with loitering munitions capable of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL). A variety of tactical drones suited for reconnaissance, surveillance and logistics support are also being procured. On Monday, ThePrint had reported that the Indian Army had signed a Rs 137 crore-contract with Mumbai-based unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturer ideaForge under the emergency procurement mechanism, for the supply of hybrid mini surveillance UAV systems with VTOL capabilities. 'Bridging urgent capability gaps' Further, in terms of soldier protection and mobility, the statement said that the army has signed contracts for bulletproof jackets and ballistic helmets, and is procuring Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicles (QRFVs) in both heavy and medium variants to improve armoured mobility in high-threat zones. Night sights for rifles are also being procured to enhance targeting accuracy in low-light conditions. All systems being procured are described in the statement as 'mission-critical and completely indigenous,' with the EP mechanism being described as a 'key enabler in bridging urgent capability gaps and ensuring timely induction of vital operational equipment'. The sixth phase of the emergency procurement drive was confirmed Friday by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. He said that following Operation Sindoor, the government granted emergency financial powers to the three services, enabling them to use up to 15 percent of their capital budgets for the urgent procurement of ammunition and equipment. The mechanism was activated in mid-May after operational assessments identified critical requirements, allowing the services to directly acquire systems deemed essential for national security. (Edited by Sanya Mathur) Also Read: Trust with China low post Op Sindoor, says Defence Secy; terms Trump-Munir meeting 'very strange'
The Hindu
13 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Defence Ministry clears ₹2000 crore contracts under emergency procurement for counter-terror operations
In a significant move to strengthen the Indian Army's operational readiness in counter-terrorism (CT) operations, the Ministry of Defence has concluded 13 contracts under the Emergency Procurement (EP) mechanism. These contracts, amounting to ₹1,981.90 crore, have been finalised against an overall sanctioned outlay of ₹2,000 crore for the Indian Army. Executed through fast-track procedures under the EP mandate, the procurement aims to enhance situational awareness, lethality, mobility, and protection for troops deployed in CT environments. The acquisitions were completed within compressed timelines to ensure rapid capability augmentation. Key equipment being procured includes Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction Systems (IDDIS), Low Level Lightweight Radars (LLLR), Very Short Range Air Defence Systems (VSHORADS)- Launchers and Missiles, Remotely Piloted Aerial Vehicles (RPAVs), Loitering Munitions, including Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) systems, Various categories of drones, Bullet Proof Jackets (BPJs), Ballistic Helmets, Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicles (QRFVs) – Heavy and Medium, Night Sights for Rifles. 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 EP route continues to be a key enabler in bridging urgent capability gaps and ensuring timely induction of vital operational equipment.
