Defense Ministry approved deals worth Rs 79,000 crore, enhancing strength of 3 armed forces

The purchase of landing platform docks, 30 mm naval surface guns, advanced lightweight torpedoes, electro-optical infrared search and track systems, and smart ammunition for the Indian Navy has been approved.

New Delhi: To further strengthen the country's security, the Ministry of Defense has approved significant defense deals worth approximately ₹79,000 crore. This decision will significantly enhance the combat capabilities of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. It will also strengthen the goal of a self-reliant India.

Army Will Receive New Strength

The Defense Acquisition Council meeting approved the purchase of the Nag Missile System MK-II for the Army. This missile is capable of destroying enemy tanks and fortified positions. Additionally, a ground-based mobile electronic intelligence system will provide the Army with 24-hour intelligence surveillance. High-mobility vehicles will help deliver supplies to troops in difficult terrain.

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Increasing Navy's Maritime Power

The purchase of landing platform docks, 30 mm naval surface guns, advanced lightweight torpedoes, electro-optical infrared search and track systems, and smart ammunition for the Indian Navy has been approved. These weapons will enhance the Navy's amphibious warfare capabilities and maritime surveillance.

Cochin Shipyard Limited has also handed over the first indigenously built anti-submarine warship, "Mahe," to the Navy, marking a significant achievement for the Navy.

Air Force Will Receive State-Of-The-Art Systems

The Collaborative Long Range Target Saturation/Destruction System has been approved for the Air Force. This system will enable automated takeoff, landing, and precision strikes, improving the Air Force's strategic strike capability.

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Significant Step Towards Self-Reliant India

The Ministry of Defense stated that all these projects will promote indigenously manufactured weapons and systems. Systems developed under "Make in India" will strengthen India's defense industry. Defense experts believe this will enable all three Indian armed forces to meet all kinds of challenges.

Navy Receives Indigenous Anti-Submarine Warship "Mahe"

Cochin Shipyard Limited has handed over the first indigenously built anti-submarine shallow water craft, "Mahe," to the Indian Navy. This is the first in a series of eight ships, which was formally delivered in Kochi. Senior officials from the Navy and the shipyard were present at the ceremony.