SaralnamaThe Indian government approved defence hardware purchases worth ₹79,000 crore. This includes Nag missiles, electronic intelligence systems, and amphibious vessels to boost military capabilities. The Defence Acquisition Council, led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, cleared projects for the Navy, Army, and Air Force. Key approvals include landing platform docks for the Navy, Nag-tracked missile systems for the Army, and new procurements for the Air Force. This decision follows a ₹67,000 crore defence acquisition approval, coming after Operation Sindoor – India's retaliation against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir in. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 08:50 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The Indian government approved defence hardware purchases worth ₹79,000 crore on 26 Oct 2023
- This includes Nag missiles, electronic intelligence systems, and amphibious vessels to boost military capabilities
- The Defence Acquisition Council, led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, cleared projects for the Navy, Army, and Air Force