Defence ministry may clear proposals worth over Rs 1 lakh crore today

 Defence Ministry gears up to approve over Rs 1 lakh crore in acquisitions, including 300 K-9 Vajra howitzers and 600 HAMMER missiles for fighter jets. The Army will also bolster its air defence with Russian Verba systems. This significant procurement push aims to modernize India’s military capabilities, with key defence chiefs attending the crucial Defence Acquisition Council meeting for the first time. Defence Ministry gears up to approve over Rs 1 lakh crore in acquisitions, including 300 K-9 Vajra howitzers and 600 HAMMER missiles for fighter jets. The Army will also bolster its air defence with Russian Verba systems. This significant procurement push aims to modernize India’s military capabilities, with key defence chiefs attending the crucial Defence Acquisition Council meeting for the first time.