The Defence Ministry approved weapons and military equipment purchases worth ₹79,000 crore on in New Delhi. The Defence Acquisition Council, led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, greenlit advanced systems for the Navy, Army, and Air Force. These include Nag missiles to destroy enemy tanks and bunkers, landing platform docks for sea-to-land operations, advanced lightweight torpedoes for submarine warfare, and super rapid guns. The purchases aim to boost the military's capabilities and deployment. The ministry stated these acquisitions would also aid in relief, rescue, and peace missions. Many systems are domestically produced, promoting India's defense technology and production. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 19:19 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The Defence Ministry approved weapons and military equipment purchases worth ₹79,000 crore on 14 Sep 2023 in New Delhi
- The Defence Acquisition Council, led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, greenlit advanced systems for the Navy, Army, and Air Force
- These include Nag missiles to destroy enemy tanks and bunkers, landing platform docks for sea-to-land operations, advanced lightweight torpedoes for submarine warfare, and super rapid guns