Atmanirbhar Defence : Third positive indigenisation list of major equipment to be released today
07 Apr 2022 12:02:26
New Delhi, Apr 7: In another major step to achieve ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, the Ministry of Defence is coming out with the third positive indigenisation list. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to release the third list comprising major equipment and platforms, which will be completely indigenised by Dec 2025.
According to the Ministry of Defence, the third list builds on the first list of 101 items and second list of 108 items that were promulgated on Aug 21, 2020 and May 31, 2021 respectively. The major items in the first list include 155mm/39 Cal Ultra-Light Howitzer, Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk-IA – Enhanced Indigenised Content, Conventional Submarines and Communication Satellites GSAT-7C.
The major items in the second list include Next Generation Corvette, Land Based MRSAM Weapon System, Smart Anti-Field Weapon System (SAAW) Mk-I, Onboard Oxygen Generation System (OBOGS) based integrated life support system for fighter aircraft and 1000HP Engine for Tank (T-72).
The third list is expected to consist of over 100 items, including complex equipment and systems which are being developed and likely to translate into firm orders over the next five years. Orders worth more than Rs. 2,10,000 Cr are likely to be placed on the industry in the next five years as part of the items covered in the third list. With the notification, over 300 sophisticated items will be covered, ranging from complex weapon systems to critical platforms such as Armoured vehicles, combat aircraft, submarines and many more.
According to Defence minsitry's report, contracts for 31 projects worth Rs. 53,839 Cr have been signed by the Armed Forces, ever since the notification of the first and second lists. The report also states that Acceptance of Necessity (AoNs) for 83 projects worth Rs. 1,77,258 Cr have been accorded. In addition, cases worth Rs. 2,93,741 Cr will be progressed in the next five-seven years.