- 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
NE NEWS SERVICE
NEW DELHI, JUNE 24
In a significant move to strengthen the Indian Army’s operational readiness in counter-terrorism (CT) operations, the Ministry of Defence has concluded thirteen 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, the Defence Ministry said.
Key equipment being procured by the Indian Army includes integrated drone detection and interdiction systems (IDDIS), low-level lightweight radars (LLLR), very short-range air defence systems (VSHORADS)- launchers and missiles and remotely piloted aerial vehicles (RPAVs).
Loitering munitions, including vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) systems, various categories of drones, bulletproof jackets, ballistic helmets, quick reaction fighting vehicles (both heavy and medium) and night sights for rifles were among the concluded acquisitions.
“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 ministry said, adding that the EP route continues to be a key enabler in bridging urgent capability gaps and ensuring timely induction of vital operational equipment.
