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Defence Acquisition Council Approves Capital Acquisitions Valued at ₹2.12 Lakh Crore

The Defence Acquisition Council, led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved capital acquisition proposals for the Defence Forces totaling approximately ₹2.12 lakh crore. The Ministry of Defence announced that around 82% of these procurements will be sourced from Indian industry. Key approvals include various systems for the Indian Army, such as High Mobility Vehicles, Self-Propelled Tracked Gun Systems, and Light Multi Role Helicopters, which aim to improve operational capabilities and support. Additionally, the Indian Navy will acquire an Active Offboard Decoy System to bolster its defense against modern anti-ship missiles.

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