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Defence Ministry approves acquisition of weaponry worth Rs. 1,900 crore for low intensity warfare
New Delhi, Sept 29 (IBNS) The defence ministry has approved acquisition of weaponry worth Rs 1,900 crore which includes equipment for low intensity warfare, media reports said.
Among the proposals cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Wednesday are the electronic warfare systems for Jammu and Kashmir, involving an expenditure of Rs. 330 crore.
The move came in the wake of the Uri terror attack.
Headed by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, DAC is defence ministry’s top acquisition body.
Equipment like jammers and other security systems are being procured for the army to deal with low intensity conflict in the J&K region. Advanced EW systems with long range capabilities on UAVs, aircrafts and naval systems will help Indian inspect deep into enemy zones.
The DAC also approved a proposal to procure anti-tank guided munitions for training purposes for army at a cost of Rs 405 crore.
India’s Defence Security Advisor and the three chiefs of Army, Navy and Air Force were also present at the DAC meeting.
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