Indian Army issues tender to procure next-generation Very Short Range Air Defence System

ANI
04 May 2025, 07:29 GMT+10

New Delhi [India], May 4 (ANI): The Indian Army issues tender to procure shoulder-fired Very Short Range Air Defence Systems (Next Generation) to take out enemy aircraft, choppers and drones, defence officials said.

The Army has placed requirements for 48 launchers, 85 missiles along with other required equipment, under 'Make in India', they added.

Meanwhile, the Indian army has been effectively retaliating against the Pakistan Army's unprovoked small-arms firing since the intervening night of April 25-26.

Indian Army effectively responded to Pakistan's small arms firing across the LoC in the Kupwara district as well as in the Uri and Akhnoor sectors in the region.

On Wednesday, India closed its airspace to all aircraft registered in Pakistan and those operated by Pakistani airlines, according to the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), another major step following the April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam in which 26 people were killed.

India issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) confirming the closure of its airspace to all Pakistani-registered, operated, or leased aircraft, including military flights, from April 30 to May 23 (estimated duration).

On Tuesday, the Director General of Military Operations of India and Pakistan talked over the hotline to discuss the unprovoked ceasefire violations by Pakistan, as per defence sources.

Sources said India warned Pakistan against the unprovoked ceasefire violations by the Pakistan Army along the LoC and the International Border. (ANI)

Watch latest videos

News RELEASES

Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to India Gazette.

More Information

null in null

Business

Section

China’s top airlines report deeper Q1 losses amid trade tensions

China's largest airlines see losses in Q1 from competition, US tariffs

BEIJING, China: China's top airlines are still grounded in red ink, reporting steeper losses for the first quarter as they battle fierce...

GM recalls 720,000 vehicles over V8 engine defect

GM recalling 721,000 vehicles globally over engine issue

WASHINGTON, D.C.: General Motors is recalling more than 720,000 vehicles globally over a defect linked to its 6.2L V8 engines, the...

UPS to cut 20,000 jobs, close facilities amid Amazon slowdown

UPS to cut 20,000 jobs on reduced Amazon deliveries as tariffs weigh

ATLANTA, Georgia: United Parcel Service is cutting 20,000 jobs and closing dozens of facilities, marking one of its biggest shakeups...

JERA to consider Alaska as a potential LNG supplier

Japan's JERA may consider Alaska as LNG supply option

TOKYO, Japan: Japan's biggest power company, JERA, says it might buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Alaska. This comes as Japanese...

U.S. stocks bounce higher on non-farm payrolls data

Positive jobs report lights up Wall Street

NEW YORK, New York - A better-than-expected jobs report boosted U.S. stock markets Friday. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased...

Toyota considers major buyout of key supplier Toyota Industries

Toyota could invest in potential $42 billion buyout of key supplier

TOKYO, Japan: Toyota Motor is weighing a potential investment in a primary buyout of one of its key suppliers, Toyota Industries, the...

Delhi

Section

US, India progress toward major trade deal covering 19 sectors

US seeks India trade deal on e-commerce, crops and data storage

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The United States and India are advancing talks on a wide-ranging trade agreement that would cover 19 key areas,...

Indian Army issues tender to procure next-generation Very Short Range Air Defence System

New Delhi [India], May 4 (ANI): The Indian Army issues tender to procure shoulder-fired Very Short Range Air Defence Systems (Next...

"Angolan President specifically asked for India's support in healthcare": MEA

New Delhi [India], May 4 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs said that Angolan President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco 'specifically'...

Pahalgam attack demonstrated that international community needs to take concrete steps to prevent terrorism: President Murmu

New Delhi [India], May 4 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday welcomed Angolan President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco at Rashtrapati...

"Testament to deepening of ties": Assam CM Sarma after meeting with Japan's parliamentary delegation

Guwahati (Assam) [India], May 4 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday welcomed Speaker of the House of Representatives...

Dispute resolution mechanism under Mediation Act should be extended to rural areas: President Murmu

New Delhi [India], May 4 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday said that Mediation Act, 2023, was the first step in consolidating...