New Delhi has signed off on purchases of electronic warfare systems, armored vehicles, and surface-to-air missiles

New Delhi has approved arms and ammunition purchases worth $12 billion, with a focus on sourcing from domestic industries, the Indian Defense Ministry announced on Thursday.

The acquisitions are expected to enhance the capabilities of the Indian armed forces by providing improved mobility, effective air defense systems, enhanced supply chain management, and overall increased operational preparedness, the ministry said. The approval by India’s Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) will cover the purchase of armoured recovery vehicles, an electronic warfare system, an integrated common inventory management system, and surface-to-air missiles.

The green light was also given to the Indian Navy to buy moored mines, mine countermeasure vessels, super rapid gun mount, and submersible autonomous vessels, the Defense Ministry said. “The procurements will enable mitigation of potential risks posed to the naval and merchant vessels,” it added.

The approvals are part of New Delhi’s push to develop its domestic arms industry. India, which is one of the world’s top defense importers, has historically relied on Russia for equipment as well as technology. 

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Source: RT - Daily news