Srinagar, June 24 -- In a major push to bolster the Indian Army's counter-terrorism (CT) preparedness, the Ministry of Defence has finalized 13 contracts under the Emergency Procurement (EP) mechanism.

Valued at Rs.1,981.90 crore, these deals are part of the sanctioned Rs.2,000 crore outlay aimed at rapid capability enhancement for the Indian Army.

Processed through fast-track channels, the procurements are intended to significantly improve situational awareness, mobility, firepower, and troop protection in high-risk CT operations.

The key equipment being acquired includes Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction Systems (IDDIS), Low-Level Lightweight Radars (LLLR), Very Short Range Air Defence Systems (VSHORADS) with launchers and ...