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New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh visited forward locations in the Central Sector as part of the initiative to ensure development of strong infrastructure in strategically important border areas. An official gave this information on Monday.
During the visit from 15 to 17 November, the Defense Secretary was briefed on operational aspects on key operational matters by the General Officer Commanding, North India Area and Commander 119 (I) Infantry Brigade Group.
During his visit to Navidang, he interacted with the respective battalion commanders of Border Roads Organization (BRO) and Chief Engineer Project Hirak.
He apprised them of the operational aspects and progress of critical border infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing strategic mobility and strengthening national security.
During the visit, the Defense Secretary was accompanied by the Director General Border Roads (DGBR).
The visit underlined the government’s commitment to improving connectivity, enhancing readiness and ensuring development of strong infrastructure in the strategically important border areas.
Last week, Defense Secretary Singh led the signing of a contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for the procurement of INVAR anti-tank missiles at a total cost of Rs 2,095.70 crore under the ‘Buy (Indian)’ category.
The contract was signed by senior officials of the Ministry of Defense (MoD) and representatives of BDL, a state-run defense PSU, in the presence of Defense Secretary Singh.
According to the MoD, “The procurement of INVAR anti-tank missiles increases the firepower and lethality of the T-90, the mainstay tank of the Indian Army’s armored regiments.”
The weapon system is a state-of-the-art laser-guided anti-tank missile with very high hit probability.
“It is designed to transform the conduct of mechanized operations and provide operational advantage against the adversary,” the Defense Ministry said.
INVAR anti-tank missiles are mechanized infantry weapons fired from the gun barrel of the T90 tank to destroy armored vehicles equipped with explosive reactive armour.
–IANS
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