SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Defence has finalised thirteen emergency procurement contracts worth Rs 1,981.90 crore to strengthen the Indian Army’s counter-terrorism operations. These contracts fall under the Emergency Procurement (EP) mechanism and are part of a Rs 2,000 crore sanctioned outlay.
The contracts were executed through fast-track procedures to enhance the Army’s situational awareness, lethality, mobility, and protection. The Ministry ensured that the procurements were completed within compressed timelines to speed up the induction of vital capabilities.
The items being procured include Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction Systems (IDDIS), Low Level Lightweight Radars (LLLR), and Very Short Range Air Defence Systems (VSHORADS), including launchers and missiles. Other systems include Remotely Piloted Aerial Vehicles (RPAVs), loitering munitions with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capabilities, various categories of drones, bulletproof jackets, ballistic helmets, and night sights for rifles. Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicles (QRFVs), both heavy and medium types, are also part of the procurement list.
The Ministry has emphasised that all items are fully indigenous and critical to improving the operational effectiveness of troops deployed in counter-terror operations. The EP mechanism continues to serve as a key tool for bridging urgent capability gaps and ensuring the Army remains equipped to handle emerging security challenges. (JKNS)
