Question : Special Operation Division

(a) the details of the level of operationalisation of the proposed Armed Forces Special Operations Division, the Cyber Agency and the Space Agency under the Integrated Defence Staff;
(b) the expected financial outlay involved in setting up of the three agencies;
(c) the mandate of each of the three agencies;
(d) whether the Special Operations Division would have its own helicopters, planes and specialised weaponry under its command to carry out its operations; and
(e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE (SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)
IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
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(a) to (e): The action for operationalisation of the three agencies viz. the Armed Forces Special Operations Division, the Cyber Agency and the Space Agency has already been initiated and progressed as per schedule with appropriate financial support. Furnishing further details in this regard may not be in the interest of national security.

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