What Happened
Defence Ministry Approves Domestic Sourcing For 82 Percent Of Acquisitions
The Defence Ministry has approved military procurement proposals worth ₹2.12 lakh crore, with approximately 82% of the acquisitions to be sourced from Indian industry. The clearances cover a broad range of military platforms and weapons, including helicopters, drones, and air defence systems, providing a potential boost to the domestic defence manufacturing ecosystem. The proposals were cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and the approvals span the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. This development was reported by Unknown Source.