Indian Army : Defense Acquisition Council meeting chaired by Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday gave Acceptance of Necessity (AON) to defense procurement proposals worth Rs 79,000 crore related to the three armies.
In this meeting, the strengthening of the three armies was discussed and the arms required for them were also approved. It is believed that the acquisition of these weapons will strengthen all three armies of the country.
What was approved for the Indian Army?
The Ministry of Defense said that the meeting approved the purchase of Loiter Munition System, Low Level Light Weight Radar, Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket System and Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction System Mark-2 for the Indian Army.
According to the Ministry of Defence, the lighter munitions will be used for precision strikes on strategic targets, while the low-level light-weight radar will be able to detect and track the small-sized Low Altitude Unmanned Aerial System (MRLS).
Long-range rocket Pinaka will enhance the MRLS’s firepower and accuracy. The Mark-II, a single drone identification and integrated drone detection and interdiction system with advanced strike capability, will protect the Army’s critical assets in the country’s strategic battlefields and hinterlands.
Approval of these deadly weapons for the Air Force
For the Indian Air Force, the proposal for procurement of Automatic Take-off Landing Recording System, Astra Mk-2 Missile, Full Mission Simulators and SPICE-1000 Long Range Guidance Kit etc. has been approved.
The Ministry of Defense said that the introduction of the Automatic Take-off Landing Recording System will address gaps in aerospace safety by providing all-weather automatic recording of landings and take-offs. The Astra Mk-2 missile with increased range will increase the ability of fighter jets to disable enemy aircraft at long range.
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A full mission simulator for the light combat aircraft Tejas will economically and safely improve pilot training, while the SPICE-1000 will enhance the Indian Air Force’s long-range precision firepower.
This proposal was approved for the Navy
For the Indian Navy, the proposal to lease Bollard Pull (BP) tugs, High Frequency Software Defined Radio (HF SDR) Manpack and High Altitude Long Range (HALE) Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) has been approved.
According to the ministry, the inclusion of BP tugs will help Navy ships and submarines in anchoring, anchor exit and maneuvering in narrow waters/ports. The HF SDR will enhance long-range secure communications during boarding and landing operations, while the HEL RPAS will ensure continuous intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance and reliable maritime domain awareness in the Indian Ocean region.