India Signs ₹1,982 Cr Fast-Track Defence Deals to Boost Anti-Terror Capabilities

India’s Ministry of Defence has finalized 13 emergency procurement contracts worth ₹1,981.90 crore for the Indian Army. 

The deals were executed under the Emergency Procurement (EP) mechanism against a sanctioned budget of ₹2,000 crore.

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The fast-track acquisitions aim to rapidly bolster the Army’s situational awareness, mobility, protection, and firepower in counter-terror operations. 

Equipment secured includes Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction Systems (IDDIS), Low Level Lightweight Radars (LLLR), VSHORADS launchers and missiles, drones, loitering munitions, VTOL systems, Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicles (QRFVs), bulletproof jackets, ballistic helmets, and night sights for rifles.

All procurements prioritize indigenous systems, reflecting India’s focus on self-reliance in defence. 

The EP route remains central to addressing urgent capability gaps and equipping frontline troops with mission-critical technology on accelerated timelines.