The Union defence ministry on Tuesday accepted capital procurement proposals, consisting of that of Helina anti-tank guided missiles, worth ₹4,276 crore. The procurement proposals were accepted to bolster the fight skills of the militia alongside the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China amid skirmishes with the neighbouring country.
The procurement proposals have been cleared with the aid of using the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed with the aid of using Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
In a press release, the Ministry of Defence stated, “A assembly of Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), hung on January 10, 2023 beneathneath the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 3 capital acquisition proposals, amounting to ₹4,276 crore.”
There have been 3 proposals – for the Army and 1/3 become for the Indian Navy. The defence ministry stated the DAC accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 3 capital acquisition proposals, amounting to ₹4,276 crore.
It stated, “The DAC accorded AoN for procurement of HELINA Anti-Tank Guided Missiles, launchers and related guide system on the way to be incorporated to the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH).”
“This missile is an critical a part of weaponisation of ALH for countering enemy threat. Its induction will fortify the offensive functionality of Indian Army,” the ministry stated, adding, “Its induction will fortify the offensive functionality of the Indian Army.”
The ministry stated that during view of the current trends alongside the Northern borders there may be a want to consciousness on powerful Air Defence (AD) weapon structures which might be guy transportable and may be deployed speedy in rugged terrain and maritime domain.
The ministry stated procurement of VSHORAD, as a sturdy and speedy deployable system, will fortify the air defence skills.
“Further, the DAC granted acclaim for procurement of Brahmos Launcher and Fire Control System (FCS) for the Shivalik magnificence of ships and subsequent era missile vessels (NGMVs) for the Indian Navy,” it stated, adding, “With their induction, those ships could have more suitable functionality of sporting out maritime strike operations, interdicting and destroying enemy’s warships and service provider vessels.”