Army to buy weapons worth Rs 7,300 cr

Using emergency purchase power, Indian Army has taken steps to address the border security concerns posed by China. The Indian Army has placed an order worth Rs 7,300 crore for weapons from domestic manufacturers. Contracts worth another Rs 7,000 crore are in the advanced stages of procurement. They are expected to be completed in the coming weeks. Drone & counter-drone systems, automated spectrum monitoring systems, loiter munitions weapons, simulators, communication systems, and vehicles are there in the list of equipment.