(a) whether Government has cleared a proposal to
equip the armed forces with modern missiles, aircraft
and other arms, and ammunition;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the details of weapons / equipments proposed to
be purchased along with sources of procurement;
(d) the funds allocated for the purpose; and
(e) the time by which they are likely to be inducted
in the forces?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI A.K. ANTONY)
(a) & (b): Procurement of equipment and weapon systems
is carried out as per the Annual Acquisition Plan (AAP) and
is a continuous process based on threat perception, operational
challenges, technological changes and available resources.
(c) Divulging details would not be in the interest of
national security.
(d) The budgetary allocation for capital acquisition for
modernisation of Armed Forces during 2012-2013 is as under:-
(Rs.in crore)
Service Budget Estimate (BE) 2012-13
Army 13724.14 Navy 23252.71 Air Force 28533.00 Jt Staff 522.39 Coast Guard 1640.00
TOTAL 67672.24