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India Bolsters Anti-Terror Capabilities with $229.8M Defence Contracts
India Bolsters Anti-Terror Capabilities with $229.8M Defence Contracts
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India’s Ministry of Defence announced on Tuesday morning a series of defence contracts worth over $229.8 million aimed at enhancing the Indian Army’s readiness... 24.06.2025, Sputnik India
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The emergency procurements, finalised in record time, are part of a broader strategy to increase situational awareness, firepower, mobility, and troop protection in high-risk zones, the MoD said in a statement on Tuesday.The contracts include domestically-produced systems such as integrated drone detection and neutralisation units, radars, very short-range air defence (VSHORAD) systems with launchers and missiles, drones, loitering munitions, armoured vehicles, ballistic helmets, and bulletproof vests, according to the ministry.The contracts follow heightened tensions after a deadly terrorist attack near Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April. Gunmen opened fire on tourists in the scenic Baisaran Valley, killing 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen. The attack was claimed by The Resistance Front, a group linked to the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba organisation.Indian authorities later alleged involvement by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), a claim strongly denied by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.In response, India launched Operation Sindoor on 7 May, targeting what it described as terrorist infrastructure inside Pakistan. Islamabad accused New Delhi of striking five civilian areas, resulting in dozens of casualties. Pakistan’s foreign ministry condemned the strikes and reserved the right to respond.Following four days of rising tensions, both nations agreed to halt hostilities and initiate measures to de-escalate military presence along the border.
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India Bolsters Anti-Terror Capabilities with $229.8M Defence Contracts
12:33 24.06.2025 (Updated: 14:33 24.06.2025) India’s Ministry of Defence announced on Tuesday morning a series of defence contracts worth over $229.8 million aimed at enhancing the Indian Army’s readiness for counter-terrorism operations.
The emergency procurements, finalised in record time, are part of a broader strategy to increase situational awareness, firepower, mobility, and troop protection in high-risk zones, the MoD said in a statement on Tuesday.
The contracts include domestically-produced systems such as integrated drone detection and neutralisation units, radars, very short-range air defence (VSHORAD) systems with launchers and missiles, drones, loitering munitions, armoured vehicles, ballistic helmets, and bulletproof vests, according to the ministry.
“These procurements reflect the Ministry’s commitment to equipping the Indian Army with modern, mission-critical, and completely indigenous systems to meet emerging security challenges.” the ministry stated.
The contracts follow heightened tensions after a deadly terrorist attack near Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April. Gunmen opened fire on tourists in the scenic Baisaran Valley, killing 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen. The attack was claimed by The Resistance Front, a group linked to the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba organisation.
Indian authorities later alleged involvement by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), a claim strongly denied by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
In response, India launched Operation Sindoor on 7 May, targeting what it described as terrorist infrastructure inside Pakistan. Islamabad accused New Delhi of striking five civilian areas, resulting in dozens of casualties. Pakistan’s foreign ministry condemned the strikes and reserved the right to respond.
Following four days of rising tensions, both nations agreed to halt hostilities and initiate measures to de-escalate military presence along the border.
