Explained: What the Rs 2.12 lakh crore defence proposals mean for India’s armed forces

The Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Rajnath Singh, has approved military procurement proposals worth Rs 2.12 lakh crore for the Army, Navy and Air Force, with 82 per cent expected to come from Indian industry.

New Delhi: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on October 26, has approved military procurement proposals worth approximately Rs 2.12 lakh crore for the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. Around 82 per cent of the proposed purchases are expected to be sourced from Indian industry, according to news agency ANI.

The approvals, granted through Acceptance of Necessity (AoN), cover a range of military equipment, including artillery systems, helicopters, counter-drone technology, surveillance and strike drones, naval missile defence systems, air defence equipment and weather radars.

The proposed acquisitions aim to strengthen India’s defence........

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