In a Thursday meeting, the Defence Acquisition Council, led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, gave the green light to new weapon purchases for the army, navy and air force with a combined cost of about Rs 79,000 crore.
For the Indian Army, the council approved the need for the newly upgraded Nag Missile System (Tracked) Mk‑II, a ground‑based mobile electronic‑intelligence system, and high‑mobility vehicles with material‑handling cranes. The tracked Nag system will let troops neutralise enemy armour, bunkers and defensive positions, while the ELINT system will provide 24/7 electronic surveillance of enemy radio emitters. The new high‑mobility vehicles promise faster logistics support across varied terrain.
The navy’s approved plan includes landing platform docks (LPDs), a 30‑mm naval surface gun, advanced lightweight torpedoes, an electro‑optical infrared search‑and‑track system, and smart ammunition for the 76‑mm super‑rapid gun mount. LPDs will enhance amphibious strike capabilities and support peace‑keeping and humanitarian missions. The lightweight torpedoes—developed by DRDO’s Naval Science & Technology Laboratory—can target conventional, nuclear and midget submarines. The 30‑mm gun will boost the navy’s and coast guard’s low‑intensity maritime and anti‑piracy operations.
For the air force, the council endorsed the Collaborative Long‑Range Target Saturation/Destruction System (CLRS‑DS). This autonomous system can take off, land, navigate, detect threats and deliver payloads without human intervention.
All approvals were issued at the South Block office, marking a significant step forward in India’s military modernization plans.
Source: ianslive
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