Now enemy countries will think a hundred times before clashing with our army. The strength of the Indian Army is soon to be greatly enhanced, as the Ministry of Defense has approved the purchase of extremely high-tech tanks, radars and new patrol aircraft. The central government’s Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved procurement of defense equipment worth Rs 1.45 lakh crore, of which 99% will be procured from indigenous suppliers.
Under this new scheme, 1,770 FRCVs (Future Ready Combat Vehicles) will be procured for the Indian Army. It will be a battle tank that will modernize the armored corps and will cost around Rs 45,000 crore. These FRCVs are very high-tech equipped, which can serve as multiple weapon platforms. The army is currently operating with T-90, T-72 and Arjun tanks, while these FRCVs will replace the aging T-72 tanks.
Along with this, the DAC has also approved the construction of seven more Project-17B stealth frigates at a cost of Rs 75,000 crore to enhance the capabilities of the Navy. Along with this, the way has been cleared for the acquisition of 26 Rafale-M fighter jets for the aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. The estimated cost of the deal for these twin-engine deck-based fighter jets is around Rs 50,000 crore.
The DAC is the apex decision-making body for military procurement, which gives first approval to purchase military equipment. The committee on Tuesday approved 10 capital acquisition proposals worth a total of ₹1,44,716 crore. The Ministry of Defense said that the DAC has approved the procurement of Air Defense Fire Control Radar to detect, track and engage aerial targets. In addition, cross-country mobility equipment to repair armored and mechanized infantry platforms was also approved.
The equipment, called the ‘Forward Repair Team (Tracked),’ will be built by the Armored Vehicles Corporation Limited, a major overhaul of the country’s defense manufacturing sector, with seven new units created three years ago from the then Ordnance Manufacturing Board (OFB). One of the defense companies. Three proposals were approved to enhance the capabilities of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).