Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: The Defence Acquisition Council, led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, cleared on October 23 proposals worth Rs 79,000 crore to buy new missile systems, high mobility vehicles, naval surface guns and other equipment for its armed forces, the Government said.
“For the Indian Army, Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) was accorded for the procurement of Nag Missile System (Tracked) Mk-II (NAMIS), Ground Based Mobile ELINT System (GBMES) and High Mobility Vehicles (HMVs) with Material Handling Crane. The procurement of Namis (Tracked) will enhance the Indian Army’s capability of neutralising enemy’s combat vehicles, bunkers and other field fortifications, whereas GBMES will provide round-the-clock electronic intelligence of enemy emitters. The induction of HMVs will significantly improve logistic support to the forces in diverse geographical terrains,” said Ministry of Defence in a statement.
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For the Indian Navy, AoN was granted for the procurement of Landing Platform Docks (LPD), 30mm Naval Surface Gun (NSG), Advanced Light Weight Torpedoes (ALWT), Electro Optical Infra-Red Search and Track System and Smart Ammunition for 76mm Super Rapid Gun Mount. “The procurement of LPDs will help the Indian Navy to undertake amphibious operations along with Indian Army and Indian Air Force.
The integrated sea capability provided by LPD will also help the Indian Navy to undertake peacekeeping operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. The induction of ALWT, which is indigenously developed by Naval Science & Technological Laboratory, DRDO is capable of targeting conventional, nuclear and midget submarines. The procurement of 30mm NSG will enhance the capability of Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard to conduct Low Intensity Maritime Operations & anti-piracy roles,” added MoD.
For the Indian Air Force, AoN was accorded for Collaborative Long Range Target Saturation / Destruction System. They have the capability of autonomous take-off, landing, navigating, detecting and delivering payload in mission areas.