Government clears defence purchases worth Rs 2.12 lakh crore, with major focus on indigenous equipment
The Defence Ministry has approved military procurement proposals worth Rs 2.12 lakh crore, covering helicopters, air defence equipment, surveillance platforms and advanced drone systems for India’s armed forces.
The proposals received clearance from the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday.
For the Indian Army, the approvals include high-mobility vehicles, self-propelled tracked gun systems, light multi-role helicopters, very short-range air defence systems and counter-drone capabilities.
The Army will also acquire additional unmanned aerial systems, surveillance drones, an integrated surveillance and strike system, and long-range Kamikaze drone systems.
For the Indian Navy, the council cleared the procurement of active offboard decoy systems and other major naval platforms.
The Indian Air Force received approval for helicopters, air defence systems and radar equipment as part of the broader modernisation effort.
According to the Defence Ministry, around 82 per cent of the procurement proposals covered by the approvals are expected to be sourced from Indian industry.
The clearances are intended to strengthen the operational capabilities of the armed forces while supporting domestic defence manufacturing and reducing dependence on overseas suppliers.