The armed forces will buy rockets, radios, radars, and automatic take-off landing recording systems, among other equipment<\/p>\n
India has approved $8.8 billion worth of defense acquisitions in a move that officials said will greatly enhance the capabilities of the country\u2019s army, navy, and air force.
\nOn Monday, the Defense Acquisition Council (DAC), led by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, gave the final go-ahead to purchase rockets, radios, radars, and automatic take-off landing recording systems, among other equipment.
\n\u201dLoiter munition will be used for precision strike of tactical targets, whereas low level light weight radars will detect and track small size, low flying unmanned aerial systems,\u201d the Defense Ministry said in a statement. \u201cLong range guided rockets will enhance the range and accuracy of Pinaka MRLS [multiple launch rocket system] for effective engagement of high value targets.\u201d
\nThe ministry said an integrated drone detection interdiction system with an enhanced range will protect the vital assets of the Indian Army in tactical battle areas and the hinterland. During India\u2019s four-day military confrontation with Pakistan in May, Islamabad launched several drones across the border.
\nFor the navy, the ministry approved the purchase of bollard pull (BP) tugs and high frequency software defined radios. \u201cInduction of BP tugs will assist naval ships and submarines in berthing, unberthing, and maneuvering in confined waters\/harbor,\u201d the ministry added.<\/p>\n
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The Indian Air Force will get an automatic take-off landing recording system, Astra Mk-II missiles, and full mission simulator and SPICE-1000 long range guidance kits. \u201cInduction of the automatic take-off landing recording system will fill the gaps in the aerospace safety environment by providing high definition all-weather automatic recording of landing and take-off,\u201d the ministry stated. \u201cAstra Mk-II Missiles with enhanced range will increase the capability of the fighter aircraft to neutralise adversary aircraft from large standoff range.\u201d
\nIndia has signed off on a slew of defense-related projects this year.
\nIn August, New Delhi approved defense purchases worth about $7.6 billion, which included more BrahMos missiles and armed drones, along with upgrades to other existing platforms.
\nIndia, which is one of the world\u2019s top defense importers, has historically relied on Russia for equipment as well as technology.
\nMoscow is an active partner in New Delhi\u2019s weapons indigenization plans, with some Russian defense equipment being manufactured under licensing agreements in India.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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