Emergency Procurement of Weapons by Indian Armed Forces
In support of the government's self-reliance initiative, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has made 28 existing weapon systems available for emergency procurement by the armed forces.
Key Aspects of the Emergency Procurement
- The initiative enables the Army, Navy, and Air Force to acquire new and replenish existing weapon systems as needed.
- Available weapons include rockets, missiles, grenades, and anti-drone missiles, among others.
- The government previously approved emergency arms procurement powers for the forces.
Significance of Operation Sindoor
- During Operation Sindoor, indigenously developed weapons played a crucial role in countering threats and attacks.
- The operation highlighted the effectiveness of domestically developed defense technologies.
Procurement Details
- To facilitate procurement, the DRDO provided a list of vendors and products, including both private defense manufacturers and public sector undertakings (PSUs).
- Out of the 28 weapons systems, the distribution includes 14 for the Army, 8 for the Navy, and 6 for the Indian Air Force.
DRDO's Role and Contributions
- The DRDO is a key developer of weapons for the Indian defense forces.
- Notable contributions include the BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, MRSAM air-edge fence missile systems, and Akash air-edge fence systems.
- These systems were instrumental in the success of Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
