Govt clears Rs 1.1 lakh crore proposals to buy military hardware
Rajnath: 98% To Be Sourced From Local Cos
The Indian Defence Acquisition Council recently granted approval for the acquisition of military hardware, valued at approximately Rs 1.1 lakh crore, in principle. The Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, emphasized that 98% of these procurements will be made from Indian industry, highlighting the government's commitment to Atmanirbhar Bharat.
The Defence Acquisition Council approved various procurements for Army, Navy, and Air Force. The Army received approval for CBRN recce vehicles, high mobility vehicles, self-propelled mechanical mine layers, advanced light helicopters, trawl tanks, and Sarvatra bridge systems. The Navy got the go-ahead for Arudhra radars and marine gas turbines, while the Air Force was approved for ground-based multi-purpose jammers and a defense forces secure access card system.
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