(a) whether the Government proposes to undertake modernization
of the armed forces including the Air Force;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the funds allocated for the purpose;
(d) the areas and structures of the three forces which have
to be strengthened to meet the emerging security challenges; and
(e) the time by which all the three armed forces are likely
to be modernized to deal with any threat from the neighbouring
countries?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI A.K. ANTONY)
(a) & (b): Madam, modernisation of the Armed Forces including the
Air Force, is a continuous process based on threat perception, operational
challenges, technological changes and available resources. The process is
based on a 15 year Long Term Integrated Perspective Plan (LTIPP), five
year Services Capital Acquisition Plan (SCAP) and Annual Acquisition
Plan (AAP).
(c) 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