Describing their requirements, the Indian Army said the Parachute (Special Forces) battalions are mandated to execute special missions behind enemy lines and hence, should be equipped with state-of-the-art equipment….reports Asian Lite News
For helping special forces to carry out special missions behind enemy lines, the Indian Army is looking to procure 750 remotely piloted aerial vehicles under fast-track procedures.
“Indian Army has issued a tender for the procurement of 750 remotely piloted aerial vehicles under fast-track procedures under the emergency procurement powers granted to Defence Forces by the Government of India,” Indian Army officials said.
Describing their requirements, the Indian Army said the Parachute (Special Forces) battalions are mandated to execute special missions behind enemy lines and hence, should be equipped with state-of-the-art equipment.
“The current volatile situation along northern borders warrants expeditious procurement of operational equipment. RPAV is a potent situational awareness device which provides surveillance by day and night along with ability to scan the target area,” they said.
The Army wants these RPAVs to provide a processed 3D scanned image of the target to execute special missions.
“This equipment will be employed for situational awareness, short-range surveillance, scanning the target area, and providing the processed 3D image of the target before entering the target area,” the officials said.
This force multiplier would enable the Special Forces to execute pinpoint precision strikes during direct action tasks such as raids, elimination of high-value targets, and command and control elements including enemy leadership.
” It is therefore imperative for Parachute (Special Forces) Battalions to be equipped with this state-of-the-art niche technology,” they said.
Meanwhile, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen Anil Chauhan, accompanied by White Knight Corps Commander, Lt Gen Manjinder Singh, on Monday visited forward posts in Rajouri sector of Jammu & Kashmir and celebrated Diwali with soldiers posted on the frontlines.
The CDS also laid a wreath at Naman Sthal, the war memorial of Naushera Sector and paid his respects to the bravehearts who had laid down their lives in the service of the nation.
Gen Chauhan was briefed by field commanders on the current operational situation and security scenario along the Line of Control (LoC). He also reviewed the development of defence infrastructure and operational preparedness undertaken despite challenging terrain and weather conditions in the region.
Addressing the troops, he exhorted them to inculcate professionalism and carry forward the rich tradition of courage and valour of the Indian Army. He also emphasised the need for operational preparedness of the highest order. (ANI/IANS)