New Delhi: To bolster the Indian Army’s counter-terrorism (CT) capabilities, the Ministry of Defence has concluded thirteen contracts under the Emergency Procurement (EP) mechanism, amounting to ₹1,981.90 crore. This comes against an overall sanctioned outlay of ₹2,000 crore earmarked for urgent operational needs.
Finalised using fast-track procedures under the EP mandate, these procurements aim to swiftly enhance situational awareness, lethality, mobility, and troop protection in CT environments. All contracts were executed within compressed timelines to ensure the rapid deployment of crucial systems.
The key equipment acquired includes:
- Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction Systems (IDDIS): To detect and neutralize hostile drones.
- Low Level Lightweight Radars (LLLR): For early aerial threat detection at low altitudes.
- Very Short Range Air Defence Systems (VSHORADS): Launchers and missiles to counter short-range aerial threats.
- Remotely Piloted Aerial Vehicles (RPAVs): For real-time surveillance and reconnaissance.
- Loitering Munitions (including VTOL): Precision strike weapons that can hover and engage targets.
- Various categories of drones: For tactical support and real-time intelligence.
- Bullet Proof Jackets (BPJs): Enhanced protection for soldiers in combat.
- Ballistic Helmets: To safeguard personnel from shrapnel and bullets.
- Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicles (QRFVs) – Heavy and Medium: For swift and protected troop deployment.
- Night Sights for Rifles: To enable effective night-time engagements.
These acquisitions underscore the Ministry’s commitment to providing the Army with fully indigenous and mission-critical technologies to tackle evolving security threats. The EP mechanism remains instrumental in bridging urgent operational gaps with speed and efficiency.
