Army Boosts Operational Readiness
• The Defence Ministry has finalized 13 contracts worth ₹1,981.9 crore under the Emergency Procurement (EP) mechanism to enhance the Army’s counterterrorism (CT) capabilities.
Fast-Track Acquisition
• Procurements were executed through fast-track procedures
• Completed within compressed timelines to ensure rapid induction of critical equipment
Purpose and Focus
The aim is to improve:
• Situational awareness
• Lethality and mobility
• Troop protection in CT operations
Key Equipment Procured
• Drone Detection and Interdiction Systems
• Low-Level Lightweight Radars
• VSHORADS (Launchers and Missiles)
• Remotely Piloted Aerial Vehicles (RPAVs)
• Loitering Munitions (including VTOL types)
• Various categories of drones
• Bullet Proof Jackets and Ballistic Helmets
• Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicles (Heavy & Medium)
• Night Sights for Rifles
Significance of EP Mechanism
• The Emergency Procurement route remains a critical enabler in:
• Bridging urgent capability gaps
• Ensuring timely delivery of vital operational assets.