New Delhi, June 24: In a major push to bolster the Indian Army’s counter-terrorism (CT) preparedness, the Ministry of Defence has finalized 13 contracts under the Emergency Procurement (EP) mechanism.
Valued at ₹1,981.90 crore, these deals are part of the sanctioned ₹2,000 crore outlay aimed at rapid capability enhancement for the Indian Army.
Processed through fast-track channels, the procurements are intended to significantly improve situational awareness, mobility, firepower, and troop protection in high-risk CT operations.
The key equipment being acquired includes Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction Systems (IDDIS), Low-Level Lightweight Radars (LLLR), Very Short Range Air Defence Systems (VSHORADS) with launchers and missiles, Remotely Piloted Aerial Vehicles (RPAVs), Loitering Munitions with Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) capability, a wide array of drones, Bulletproof Jackets (BPJs), Ballistic Helmets, Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicles (QRFVs) – both heavy and medium – and Night Sights for rifles.
These acquisitions underscore the Defence Ministry’s focus on fully indigenous, state-of-the-art systems tailored for modern combat needs and emerging security challenges.
The EP mechanism continues to serve as a critical tool in bridging urgent operational gaps and ensuring the timely deployment of mission-essential equipment.