US EditionDefence Ministry clears ₹2000 crore contracts under emergency procurement for counter-terror operations
- The Ministry of Defence finalized 13 agreements totaling ₹1,981.90 crore through its Emergency Procurement process to enhance the Indian Army's counter-terrorism preparedness.
- These contracts follow escalating cross-border tensions and recent precision strikes on nine terror camps in Pakistan on May 7 after a terror attack in Pahalgam.
- The procurements cover integrated systems for detecting and countering drones, lightweight radars, close-range air defense missile launchers, various types of drones and loitering munitions—including those with vertical take-off and landing capabilities—along with bulletproof equipment, rapid response vehicles, and rifle night vision attachments.
- The acquisitions were finalized rapidly during the sixth phase of Emergency Procurement against a ₹2,000 crore outlay, emphasizing indigenous manufacturing and enhanced battlefield capabilities.
- This expedited procurement allows the Indian Army to strengthen troop protection, mobility, situational awareness, and combat effectiveness in counter-terrorism operations across challenging regions.
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Counter-drone systems, VSHORADS...: India signs Rs 1,981 cr emergency deals to boost Army’s counter-terror capabilities
India has signed 13 emergency contracts worth ₹1,981.90 crore to strengthen the Indian Army’s counter-terrorism capabilities. The fast-tracked deals include drones, anti-drone systems, radars, and bulletproof gear. This comes days after Operation Sindoor targeting terror camps in Pakistan.
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