Indian Army gets 84 loiter munition systems in ₹1,577 crore 'Buy Indian' deal
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Why in news
The Ministry of Defence signed contracts with TASL and NIBE for 84 loiter munition systems to enhance the Indian Army's precision-strike capabilities.
Background
The Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth ₹1,577 crore with Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) and NIBE Ltd. The deal includes 84 loiter munition systems and 840 munitions with a 60% indigenous content requirement.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TLoiter munitions are autonomous systems capable of hovering over a target area before striking.
- FactThe systems provide precision-strike capabilities up to a range of 100 km.
- FactThe contract includes 60% overall indigenous content under the 'Buy Indian' category.
- PostThe Ministry of Defence (MoD) is the nodal ministry for defense procurement in India.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of the 'Buy Indian' initiative in achieving 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' in the defense sector and its impact on India's strategic autonomy.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- indigenization of defense manufacturing
- reduction in import dependency
- technological sovereignty
- strengthening of the defense industrial base
Keywords: precision-strike · indigenous content · Atmanirbhar Bharat · defense procurement · strategic autonomy
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