A modern platform will be purchased for the Navy to counter China in the Indian Ocean

New Delhi, Dt
China has built the world's largest navy as part of its drive to become a global superpower. With this, China has increased its activities in the Indian Ocean to encircle India. As a result, India has decided to equip its navy with state-of-the-art platforms to counter China as well as increase the Indian Navy's surveillance capabilities. India has also started preparations for this. The Navy plans to purchase unmanned aerial vehicles and underwater platforms.
A conference of top naval commanders last month stressed the need to purchase state-of-the-art platforms for the navy, sources said on Sunday. Special attention has been paid to increase surveillance in strategically important waterways in view of the current developments in the Indian Ocean.
The sources added that the third aircraft carrier with roadmap for unmanned platforms would be designed to accommodate both fighter jets and large fleets of drones. Including focusing on the purchase of unmanned platforms. Sources further said that the Indian Navy has received Rs. It is also pushing for the purchase of 20 multi-purpose Predator drones at a cost of Rs 2,000 crore. The deal is expected to be approved soon.
Sources said the Defense Procurement Council (DAC) is also likely to approve a proposal by next month to purchase MQ-2B drones equipped with air-to-ground missiles. Although the purchase proposal has been submitted by the Indian Navy, each of the three branches of the Army is expected to receive 10 drones.
Various aspects, including the package and cost of weapons, have been finalized for the purchase of sophisticated weapons. In addition, the purchase of a remotely piloted drone manufactured by the American defense company General Atomics is being discussed. The drone is capable of staying in the air for up to 3 hours and can be used for missions including surveillance, reconnaissance, and destroying enemy targets.