BIG BOOST for armed forces: Defence Ministry clears Rs 85,000 cr for Zorawar light tanks, ballistic helmets
The defence ministry said this unprecedented initiative of the DAC will not only modernize the Indian Armed Forces but also provide a substantial boost to the Indian Defence Industry towards the goal of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
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Keeping in mind the two-front war
between China and Pakistan as well as the threat emanating from sea-route, the
government today cleared a whopping Rs 85,000 crore for the procurement of
advanced ammunition and technologies for enhancing the army's capabilities. The
Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) of the defence ministry accorded the approval
for Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 24 Capital Acquisition Proposals.
Ministry
of Defence said in a series of tweets, "These proposals include six for
Indian Army, six for IAF, 10 for Indian Navy and two proposals for Indian Coast
Guard for a total value of Rs 84,328 crores. It is pertinent to mention that 21
proposals, worth Rs 82,127 crores (97.4%), are approved for procurement from
indigenous sources."
The
defence ministry said this unprecedented initiative of the DAC will not only
modernize the Indian Armed Forces but also provide a substantial boost to the
Indian Defence Industry towards the goal of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
"AoNs
accorded will equip the Indian Army with platforms and equipment such as
Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicles, Light Tanks and Mounted Gun System
providing a quantum jump to Indian Army’s operational preparedness. Proposals
approved also include procurement of Ballistic Helmets, with enhanced
protection level, for our soldiers," said the ministry.
The ministry
said that the approvals accorded for the procurement of Naval Anti-Ship
Missiles, Multi-Purpose Vessels and High Endurance Autonomous Vehicles will
further enhance maritime strength giving a boost to the Indian Navy’s
capabilities.
The Indian Air Force will be further strengthened with enhanced lethal capabilities by induction of new range of missile system, Long Range Guided Bombs, Range Augmentation Kit for conventional bombs and advanced surveillance systems.
— रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India (@DefenceMinIndia) December 22, 2022
"The Indian Air Force will
be further strengthened with enhanced lethal capabilities by induction of a new
range of missile system, Long Range Guided Bombs, Range Augmentation Kit for
conventional bombs and advanced surveillance systems. The procurement of Next
Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels for the Indian Coast Guard will enhance
surveillance capability in the coastal areas to new heights," said the
ministry.
The
induction and procurement of these weapons will give India an edge against
China and Pakistan in the rough terrain.
News is originally taken from: https://zeenews.india.com/india/big-boost-for-armed-forces-defence-ministry-clears-rs-85000-cr-for-zorawar-light-tanks-ballistic-helmets-2552202.html
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