• India's Defence Acquisition Council approves Rs 1.1 lakh crore procurement package.
• 98% of the approved procurement is expected to come from Indian industry.
• The package includes various capabilities for the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
• The procurement aims to strengthen mobility, surveillance, and electronic warfare.

India's defence spending may indicate a shift towards self-reliance, but the conversion of money into operational capability and technological autonomy remains a challenge. The package's success could suggest a significant step towards defence power, but it may also be limited by technological gaps and procurement delays.