Defence Ministry says aye to Rs 9100 cr Military Equipment

The procurement will include two regiments of Aakash missile systems, officials in the Defence Ministry said.

NEW DELHI: Sept 18: The Defence Ministry has given its approval for the procurement of military equipment and weapons worth Rs. 9,100 crore, officials said today.

The procurement will include two regiments of Aakash missile systems, they added.

The acquisition proposals were approved by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), the Defence Ministry’s highest decision making body on procurement.

The Defence Acquisition Council also approved the design and development of test equipment for guided weapons systems for T90 tanks.