Army Emergency Buying Spree to Boost Defence Readiness against Pakistan, China
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In a significant move to strengthen the Indian Army’s operational readiness in counter-terrorism (CT) operations, the Ministry of Defence has concluded thirteen contracts under the Emergency Procurement (EP) mechanism.
These contracts, amounting to ₹1,981.90 crore, have been finalised against an overall sanctioned outlay of ₹2,000 crore for the Indian Army, according to an MoD statement on June 24, 2025.
Executed through fast-track procedures under the EP mandate, the procurement aims to enhance situational awareness, lethality, mobility, and protection for troops deployed in CT environments. The acquisitions were completed within compressed timelines to ensure rapid capability augmentation.
Key equipment being procured includes:
- Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction Systems (IDDIS)
- Low Level Lightweight Radars (LLLR)
- Very Short Range Air Defence Systems (VSHORADS)- Launchers and Missiles
- Remotely Piloted Aerial Vehicles (RPAVs)
- Loitering Munitions, including Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) systems
- Various categories of drones
- Bulletproof Jackets (BPJs)
- Ballistic Helmets
- Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicles (QRFVs) – Heavy and Medium
- Night Sights for Rifles
These procurements reflect the defence ministry’s commitment to equipping the Indian Army with modern, mission-critical, and completely indigenous systems to meet emerging security challenges, the statement said.
The EP route continues to be a key enabler in bridging urgent capability gaps and ensuring the timely induction of vital operational equipment.
The emergency procurement spree comes as India continues its Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, and is focusing on military readiness after the 2020-24 Ladakh conflict with China.
(Courtesy: Defence.Capital)
