What Happened
Defence Ministry Boosts Army Combat Capabilities With Indigenous Systems
The Indian Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth approximately Rs 1,577 crore with Tata Advanced Systems Limited and NIBE Private Limited for the procurement of Loiter Munition Systems for the Indian Army. The acquisition aims to enhance the combat capabilities of the Army’s artillery regiments and strengthen overall operational readiness. The procurement is being carried out under the Buy (Indian) category through the Fast Track Procedure, reflecting the government’s focus on strengthening indigenous defence manufacturing. This development was reported by an unknown source.