India clears ₹2.12 lakh crore in defence procurements, including kamikaze drones and helicopters

{"heading":"Enhancing Combat Prowess","subheading":"Key Acquisitions for Indian Army and Navy","paragraph_1":"The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved ₹2.12 lakh crore in defence acquisitions, including helicopters, drones, and other weapon systems for the Indian Army and Navy.","paragraph_2":"For the Indian Army, the acquisitions include high mobility vehicles, self-propelled tracked gun systems, gun shot response systems, light multi-role helicopters, very short-range air defence systems, and counter unmanned aerial systems.","paragraph_3":"The Indian Navy has received approval for the procurement of active offboard decoy systems and major naval platforms, which will enhance its anti-missile defence capabilities and combat capability.","paragraph_4":"The X-band Doppler weather radar system has also been approved for the Indian Air Force, which will provide high-resolution weather surveillance in forward areas.","paragraph_5":"Approximately 82% of the procurements will be made from the Indian industry, reflecting the government's commitment to domestic manufacturing and defence self-reliance.","paragraph_6":"The procurement of helicopters, drones, and other systems will help improve the combat readiness and operational capabilities of the Indian military forces."}