The authorisation and holding of arms and ammunition are as per operational requirement of the Armed Forces. Adequate reserves have been authorised to cater for contingencies. There is adequate stocks of arms and ammunition with the Armed Forces who are well equipped for meeting any operational requirements.
Making up of stock of arms and ammunition to desired level is a continuous process, the requirements for which are identified every year and procurements undertaken accordingly after following due procedure in Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) and Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) and adequate budgetary provisions are made, accordingly.
During the last three years, 62 contracts have been signed with foreign vendors including those from Russia, Israel, USA and France for procurement of defence equipment for Armed Forces.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri R. Parthipan and Shri Janak Ram in Lok Sabha today.
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