To further strengthen the Army and tackle terrorism, the Indian forces will receive weapons worth ₹1,982 crore through emergency procurement. Here’s what you need to know.

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The Indian Army is set to receive a significant boost in its operational capabilities with the acquisition of weapons and equipment worth ₹1,982 crore under the fifth phase of Emergency Procurement.

The Ministry of Defence has signed 13 contracts worth ₹1,981.90 crore under the Emergency Procurement (EP) mechanism to boost the Army’s counter-terrorism capabilities, The Indian Express reported.

This will include launchers of the VSHORADS and its missiles. These have ranges of less than 10-km and form part of multi-layered air defence systems that proved its mettle in Operation Sindoor.

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India completes ₹2,000 crore in emergency defence procurements to boost counter-terrorism readiness with drones, loitering munitions, detection systems, and indigenous tech.

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