Defence Ministry clears procurement of military hardware worth Rs 84,560 crore

Defence Ministry clears procurement of military hardware worth Rs 84,560 crore The defence ministry today (February 16) cleared the procurement of military hardware worth Rs 84,560 crore including multi-mission maritime aircraft to boost the overall combat capabilities of the armed forces. The procurement proposals were cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The proposals cleared by the DAC include new generation anti-tank mines, air defence tactical control radar, heavy weight torpedoes, medium range maritime reconnaissance and multi-mission maritime aircraft, flight refueller aircraft and software defined radios. The DAC approved procurement of medium range maritime reconnaissance and multi-mission maritime aircraft for strengthening the surveillance and interdiction capabilities of the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard, the defence ministry said. [Read more](3D/0/2) If you would prefer not receiving our emails, please [Click Here](3D)