A provision of Rs. 40367.72 crores (US Dollar 8.5 billion approximately) in respect of procurement under capital acquisition has been made in the Budget Estimate for the year 2009-10.
A modernization plan in the form of Long Term Integrated Perspective Plan (LTIPP), 5 years Services Capital Acquisition Plan (SCAP) and Annual Acquisition Plan (AAP) is prepared with due consideration to our security concerns, perspective defence capabilities and equipment profile. The plan is prioritized in the light of operational exigencies.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri S S Ahluwalia in Rajya Sabha today.
F-INSAS Project of Army
The Qualitative Requirements for Futuristic Infantry Soldier-As-A-System (F-INSAS) is being finalized together by the developer and army identifying critical technologies requirements. Out of five major technologies for the futuristic soldiers, the following two have been projectised in the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO):
- Design and development of Multi-Calibre Individual Weapon System.
- Design and development of Air Bursting Grenade for Individual Weapon.
Integrated Management System with Public-Private-Partnership is contemplated in order to produce cost-effective system in large quantity.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari and Shri Prabhat Jha in Rajya Sabha today.
INSAS Rifles to Soldiers
The INSAS rifle was developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) based on Army’s Qualitative Requirements. It was inducted into the Army after extensive trials in the years 1996-97. Since inception, design of rifle, has undergone five modifications as per user’s requirement to make it more user-friendly.
The Ordnance Factory Board is supplying INSAS rifles duly proved and accepted by the Director General Quality Assurance (DGQA), an agency designated by the Defence Forces. The rifle is tested for its quality, safety and strength, operational requirements and other rigorous tests as per the stipulated standards laid down by DGQA.
With the change in the operational environment to keep pace with new technology, Qualitative Requirements for a New Generation Assault Rifle of current technology have been spelt out by the Army.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Janeshwar Mishra and Others in Rajya Sabha today.
