India defence panel clears $22bn equipment package
India's defence ministry said the Defence Acquisition Council gave in-principle approval for air defence, counter-drone, surveillance and long-range kamikaze drone systems.
India's defence ministry said the Defence Acquisition Council gave in-principle approval for arms and equipment purchases.
The ministry put the package at 2.12 trillion rupees, about $22.27 billion.
Named systems include very short-range air defence, counter-drone gear, surveillance and strike systems, and long-range kamikaze drones.