- By Anushka Vats
- Fri, 16 Feb 2024 06:01 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
The defence ministry on Friday cleared the purchase of military gear worth Rs 84,560 crore on Friday. This hardware includes multi-mission maritime aircraft, and it will boost the overall combat capabilities of the armed forces. Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, cleared the procurement proposals.
It includes new-generation anti-tank mines, air defence tactical control radar, heavy-weight torpedoes, medium-range maritime reconnaissance and multi-mission maritime aircraft, flight refueller aircraft, and software-defined radios.
According to the defence ministry, the DAC cleared the procurement of medium-range maritime in order to improve the Indian Coast Guard's and Indian Navy's capacity for surveillance and interdiction.
A proposal to procure air defence tactical control radar was also approved with an aim to strengthen the air defence systems, especially the capabilities to detect slow, small and low-flying targets, said the defence ministry.
"In order to enhance the operational efficiency and domination in the tactical battle area for engaging targets that are beyond visual line of sight by the mechanised forces, the AoN (approval of necessity) under Buy (Indian-IDDM) category has been accorded for procurement of canister launched anti-armour loiter munition system," it added.
It also said that the DAC accorded AoN for procurement of Flight Refueller Aircraft for enhancing the operational capabilities and reach of the Indian Air Force.
(With inputs from agency)