Defence ministry clears procurement of military platforms and weapons worth Rs 22,800 crore

The defence ministry has also approved the acquisition of medium-range anti-submarine warfare aircraft P 8I for the Navy.

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New Delhi: The defence ministry Thursday approved procurement of military platforms and weapons worth Rs 22,800 crore, officials said.

It also approved acquisition of medium range anti-submarine warfare aircraft P 8I for the Indian Navy.

The decision to go for the capital procurement was taken at a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by defence minister Rajnath Singh.