New Delhi: The Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Thursday approved proposals for various military services worth a total amount of about Rs 79,000 crore during a meeting held in New Delhi’s South Block.
Requirement Clearance (AoN) was granted for the Indian Army for procurement of High Mobility Vehicles (HMVs) including NAG Missile System (Tracked) Mk-II (NAMIS), Ground Based Mobile ELINT System (GBMES) and Material Handling Crane.
The ability to deactivate fortifications will increase
The procurement of NAMIS (tracked) will enhance the Indian Army’s ability to disable enemy combat vehicles, bunkers and other regional fortifications, while GBMES will provide round-the-clock electronic intelligence of enemy emitters. The joining of the HMV will significantly improve logistics support to the armies in diverse geographical areas.
AoN was provided for the procurement of smart ammunition for the Indian Navy for Landing Platform Docks (LPD), 30 mm Naval Surface Gun (NSG), Advanced Light Weight Torpedo (ALWT), Electro Optical Infra-Red Search and Track System and 76 mm Super Gun Rapid Gun Mount.
Help in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief
The procurement of the LPD will help the Indian Navy carry out sea-to-air operations with the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force. The integrated maritime capability provided by the LPD will also assist the Indian Navy in peacekeeping operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief etc.
The arrival of the ALWT, indigenously developed by DRDO’s Naval Science and Technology Laboratory, is capable of targeting conventional, nuclear and small submarines. The procurement of the 30 mm NSG will enhance the capability of the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard to play low-intensity maritime operations and anti-piracy roles.
AON was provided for Collaborative Long Range Target Saturation/Destermination System (CLRTS/DS) and other proposals for the Indian Air Force. CLRTS/DS has the ability to automatic take-off, land, navigation, detect and deliver payloads across the mission area.
