By Admin 
Operation Sindoor: After Operation Sindoor, the government is emphasizing on strengthening the air defense system of the Indian Army. In the Union Budget for 2026-27, Rs 7.85 lakh crore was allocated to the defense sector. Of these, Rs 2.19 lakh crore will be spent for the modernization of the Indian Army, Rs 63,733 crore will be spent for aircraft and aero engines.
In this sequence, the Army has also intensified its efforts to strengthen air surveillance and war preparedness. The Defense Ministry’s issuance of Request for Proposal (RFP) to purchase 30 low-level lightweight radars is proof of this.
There will be a big deal worth Rs 725 crore
This deal is estimated to be around Rs 725 crore. To meet the essential operational requirements, the radars will be purchased through the Fast Track Procurement (FTP) route. Officials say that this step is being taken to remove the shortcomings left during Operation Sindoor.
During Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army’s radar system foiled the nefarious plans of the enemies by identifying enemy activities in the sky and drone attacks. Request for Proposal (RFP) is an important initial step in any procurement process for the defense sector in India, through which the Ministry of Defense invites bids from potential vendors, specifying the technical specifications and commercial terms for purchasing equipment.
Use of new radar?
The new radar will be used in a wide variety of terrains including mountains, high altitudes, plains, semi-deserts, deserts and coastal areas. These will be necessary for deployment in different operational theatres, which will increase the Army’s ability to monitor and respond to air threats. This will make it easier to detect enemy planes, drones and missiles.
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