Govt clears defence purchase proposals worth ₹79,000 crore, Pg15.

Key Highlights:

• Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared procurement proposals worth ₹79,000 crore on Thursday, under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
• Proposals include Nag missiles, amphibious warfare ships, and electronic intelligence systems to boost military capabilities.
• This is the second major procurement decision after Operation Sindoori, following approvals worth ₹67,000 crore on August 5.
• Approvals granted for Indian Navy, Indian Army and Indian Air Force.

Detailed Insights:

• The Indian Navy will acquire Landing Platform Docks (LPDs) for amphibious operations, enhancing integrated sea capabilities for peacekeeping and disaster relief.
• The Navy will also procure 30-mm Naval Surface Guns (NSGs) to enhance capabilities for low-intensity maritime operations and anti-piracy measures.
• The Indian Army will procure the Nag Missile System (NAMIS) to neutralize enemy combat vehicles and the ground-based mobile ELINT system (GBMES) for electronic intelligence.
• The Indian Air Force (IAF) will acquire the Collaborative Long Range Target Saturation/Destruction System (CLRTDS/DS) to enhance its operational capabilities.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Defence Acquisition Council (DAC): The DAC decides on new policies and capital acquisitions for the armed forces.
• Amphibious Operations: Military operations involving landing forces on a hostile shore.
• ELINT (electronic intelligence): Intelligence gathered from electronic signals and systems.