New delhi, Feb. 17 -- Giving a major boost to the Indian industry with the aim of achieving self-reliance, the Government here approved proposals for various weapon systems worth '84,560 crore on Friday. This includes 15 maritime reconnaissance aircraft for the navy and coast guard, alongside radars and anti-tank mines.
The nod for these proposed deals was given in the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Officials emphasised that the approvals, in the true spirit of 'aatmanirbharta,' lay special emphasis on procurement of equipment from Indian vendors. The DAC, as the apex body in the Defence Ministry, is responsible for giving the go-ahead to proposals of the three Armed forces, with the fi...