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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Defence Ministry clears ₹2.12 lakh crore military acquisitions, including 200 helicopters

New Delhi: The armed forces are set to receive additional mobile artillery guns, a new fleet of light helicopters, VVIP transport helicopters, destroyers and several new drone systems, with the Rajnath Singh-led Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approving acquisition proposals worth ₹2.12 lakh crore.

Among the proposals cleared is the acquisition of additional 323 K9 Vajra artillery guns that have been upgraded to operate in harsh cold and high-altitude conditions. "The Self-Propelled Tracked Gun System will provide matching mobility and firepower to mechanised formations," officials said.

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