What Happened
New Deal Enhances Artillery Capabilities with Domestic Defence Manufacturers
The Indian Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth Rs 1,577 crore with TATA Advanced Systems Limited and NIBE Private Limited to supply Loiter Munition Systems to the Indian Army. The new systems will enhance the capabilities of the Army’s Artillery Regiments, providing troops with an additional option for engaging targets. The procurement is part of the military’s modernisation programme and the government’s push to source more defence equipment from Indian companies, as reported by Unknown Source.