The government on Thursday inked contracts worth more than 10,000 crore with defence entities for procurement of Area Denial Munition Type-1 and high-explosive rockets with enhanced range for Pinaka multiple launch rocket system, seeking to enhance Indian Army’s firepower capabilities.<\/p>\n

The defence ministry in a statement also said a contract for upgrade in Shakti software has also been signed with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).<\/p>\n

The ministry has inked contracts with Economic Explosive Limited (EEL) and Munitions India Limited (MIL) for “procurement of Area Denial Munition (ADM) Type-1 (DPICM) and High Explosive Pre Fragmented (HEPF) Mk-1 (Enhanced) rockets respectively for Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) at a total cost of Rs 10,147 crore”, it said.<\/p>\n

“HEPF Mk-1 (E) rockets are advance version of in-service HEPF rockets which have enhanced range to strike deep into enemy territory with precision and lethality, the statement said.<\/p>\n

The contracts were signed in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi.<\/p>\n

ADM Type-1 of Pinaka MLRS has a “specialised warhead” to deliver a quantum of sub-munitions over a larger area targeting mechanised forces, vehicles and personnel, thereby denying specific areas to the enemy, the ministry said.<\/p>\n

The procurement of ADM Type-1 (DPICM) and HEPF Mk-1 (E) rockets will mark a “significant milestone” in the modernisation of the artillery rocket regiments, officials said.<\/p>\n

These advanced ADM (DPICM) and HEPF ammunition will “play a crucial role in bolstering the Indian Army’s firepower by enabling precise and long-range strikes”, the statement said.<\/p>\n

Beyond enhancing national defence capabilities, these projects have immense potential of direct and indirect employment generation by encouraging the Indian MSME sector through components’ manufacturing, it said.<\/p>\n

“The procurement marks a pivotal step towards modernising India’s defence infrastructure and empowering indigenous industries, which will be a proud flag-bearer of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ vision of the government,” the minisry added.<\/p>\n

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