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MoD gives nod to buy arms for Rs 84,000 cr

Defence Ministry approved the procurement of a number of military platforms and weapons including light tanks, anti-ship missiles and long range guided bombs

DT NEXT Bureau

NEW DELHI: The Defence Ministry on Thursday approved the procurement of a number of military platforms and weapons including light tanks, anti-ship missiles and long range guided bombs at a cost of Rs 84,328 crore to boost combat capabilities of the armed forces.

The procurement proposals were cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

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