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The Defence Ministry has approved the purchase of ₹1.10 lakh crore worth of military equipment for the Army, Navy and Air Force, including helicopters, radars, military vehicles and other systems.
Chaired the meeting of Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) today.
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The DAC accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to various acquisition proposals of the Defence Forces at an estimated cost of about Rs 1,10,000 crore.
Of the total AoNs accorded, approximately 98% of procurements…
Breaking it down: the Army will get new equipment including advanced light helicopters, high-mobility vehicles, mine-laying systems, bridge systems and specialised vehicles that can detect chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats.
In simple terms, these purchases are meant to help soldiers move more easily across difficult terrain, detect dangerous substances and improve operations on the battlefield.
What’s the Navy getting: the Navy will procure Arudhra radars and develop Marine Gas Turbines, which are used to power warships.
The new radars will replace older surveillance systems at naval air stations, while locally developed gas turbines could reduce India’s dependence on foreign suppliers.
The Air Force will get new systems to improve the capabilities of its fighter jets, transport aircraft and helicopters. This includes ground-based jammers, which can disrupt enemy radars, along with a secure access card system for the armed forces.
Here’s another important bit: around 98% of the approved purchases will come from Indian companies, giving the domestic defence industry a major boost.
The big picture: India has been steadily increasing its defence spending as it modernises its armed forces and tries to manufacture more military equipment at home.
The defence budget has grown from ₹2.53 lakh crore in FY14 to ₹7.85 lakh crore in FY27. Spending specifically on buying and building long-term military assets has also jumped from ₹94,588 crore in FY15 to ₹2.19 lakh crore in FY27.
