IndiaOn the 16th, an US$8.5 billion military plan was approvedBudgetWhich includes missiles, helicopters and electronic warfare systems.
According to Reuters, IndiaMinistry of DefenceThe Defense Acquisition Council (DAC), which approves Indian military purchases, has approved funding worth 705 billion rupees ($8.52 billion), the statement said, adding that all orders will go to local Indian companies under Prime Minister Mohammad Mohammed. Will be handed over accordingly. Narendra Modi’s line to boost domestic defense manufacturing.
Sandwiched between nuclear-armed China and Pakistan, India is seeking to modernize its still largely Soviet-era military equipment, and the list of approved purchases includes 200 BrahMos missiles, 50 helicopters and naval electronic warfare systems Are.
In addition, the Defense Acquisition Committee also approved the supply of long-range weapons for the Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jets to the Air Force, and the Army was approved to carry 307 155mm/52 caliber towed howitzers, with Approval was also given to purchase high capacity equipment. mobility vehicle.
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