The Indian Army is taking a big step to improve its ability to detect harmful chemicals by purchasing 223 Automatic Chemical Agent Detection and Alarm (ACADA) systems. This deal, worth Rs 80.43 crore, has been made with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Ltd under the ‘Buy Indian’ initiative, which promotes self-reliance in defense manufacturing under the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission.
ACADA is an advanced system designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) through its Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDE) in Gwalior. This system helps in identifying dangerous chemical substances in the air, such as Chemical Warfare Agents (CWA) and Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs). It works using a technology called Ion Mobility Spectrometry (IMS), which allows it to continuously detect and monitor these harmful chemicals.
One of the key highlights of this project is that more than 80% of the components used in the ACADA system are made in India. This makes it an important achievement in strengthening the country's defense capabilities with homegrown technology.
By introducing ACADA into the Indian Army, the country is not only enhancing its defense readiness for possible threats but also ensuring better safety during peacetime, especially in cases of industrial accidents.
This purchase is a major step towards India’s goal of becoming self-sufficient in defense technology while also improving the security and protection of its armed forces and citizens. (PR)