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In a major move to modernise its armed forces, India's Ministry of Defence cleared defence acquisition proposals worth approximately ₹79,000 crore (about $9 billion) on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The approvals were granted by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The sanctioned purchases are aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, with a strong focus on indigenous manufacturing under the "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" (self-reliant India) initiative. India is strengthening its ground forces by acquiring three advanced systems that facilitate both lethal combat and smooth logistics. The tracked Nag Missile System Mk-II will serve as a "fire-and-forget" tank hunter, capable of precisely destroying enemy armour and fortified positions at any time, day or night. Meanwhile, the Ground-Based Mobile Electronic Intelligence System will silently monitor the battlefield, collecting vital intelligence on enemy movements and communications. For logistical support, new High Mobility Vehicles with powerful cranes will ensure swift, efficient supply across India's diverse terrain. Four Landing Platform Docks, each over 20,000 tonnes, built in India, will join the fleet as versatile platforms for troop deployment, aid, and disaster relief. India's anti-submarine warfare will be enhanced with indigenously developed Advanced Lightweight Torpedoes by DRDO. Also Read - India’s Trade with the US Suffers 11.9% Export Decline For low-intensity operations, the Navy and Coast Guard will have 30mm Naval Surface Guns, along with Electro-Optical Infra-Red Search and Track Systems and smart ammunition.

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India Greenlights $9B for Indigenous Defence Purchases