Boost for Armed Forces: Massive ₹5,000-Crore Missile Deals Headed for Official Nod
Boost for Armed Forces: Massive ₹5,000-Crore Missile Deals Headed for Official Nod India's military modernization is about to receive a massive shot in the arm. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is poised to greenlight a series of high-value procurement proposals totaling roughly ₹5,000 crore . This highly anticipated meeting marks a significant milestone as the first DAC session attended by the newly transitioned military leadership, including Chief of Defence Staff Gen Raja Subramani, Army Chief Gen Dhiraj Seth, and Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan. At the core of this multi-crore defense boost are two crucial weapon systems: French-designed precision air-to-ground munitions and indigenous man-portable tank killers. 1. 600 HAMMER Missiles (Estimated Cost: ~₹2,400 Crore) To significantly sharper the precision-strike capabilities of India's aerial fleets, the ministry is looking to secure 600 HAMMER (Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range) precision-gui...