OBT Arjun Mk 2The Indian armed forces announced that they want to switch to weapons of their own production in the future, and therefore the Indian army announced several tenders for the purchase of missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles, optical systems, specialized vehicles, engineering equipment, alternative energy sources and much more from domestic (Indian) manufacturers.
At the same time, the terms of tenders will be compressed – reduced to six months. Previously, these terms were not regulated at all, and tenders could be held for years. Representatives of the Indian defense industry will have to supply everything necessary within one year after signing the contract.
It is reported that purchases will be based on open tenders. Permission to conduct these purchases was granted to three services at the last defense procurement council held by the Government of Narendra Modi.
The Armed Forces have been granted these powers for a six-month period during which they can purchase any weapon system of their choice manufactured in India.
Recall that a significant part of the Indian army's weapons are foreign-made and the government is trying to gradually introduce weapons and military equipment of its own production.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh stated that the government intends to create a reliable, safe, effective defense system to effectively cope with future security challenges and take the country to new heights.
Earlier, several materials appeared in the US media claiming that India had failed the import substitution program in the arms industry.
