Missile Systems Procurement

All the proposals for procurement of missile systems are under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category

- LT GENERAL P.C. KATOCH (RETD)

ON JANUARY 10, 2023 the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh accorded acceptance of necessity (AoN) for procurement programmes worth ₹4,276 crores for man-portable Very Short Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) missile system, HELINA Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs), BrahMos missile launchers and Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMVs).

The Ministry of Defence issued a statement saying:

• “In view of the recent developments along the Northern borders there is a need to focus on effective Air Defence (AD) weapon systems which are man portable and can be deployed quickly in rugged terrain and maritime domain. Procurement of VSHORAD, as a robust and quickly deployable system, will strengthen the Air Defence capabilities.”
• “The DAC accorded AoN for procurement of HELINA Anti-Tank Guided Missiles, launchers and associated support equipment which will be integrated to the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH). This missile is an essential part of weaponisation of ALH for countering enemy threat. Its induction will strengthen the offensive capability of Indian Army.”
• “Further, the DAC granted approval for procurement of BrahMos Launcher and Fire Control System (FCS) for the Shivalik class of ships & Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMVs) for Indian Navy. With their induction, these ships would have enhanced capability of carrying out maritime strike operations, interdicting and destroying enemy’s warships and merchant vessel.