India Defence Spending: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has made big decisions to strengthen India’s military. On Thursday, March 20, the council approved eight proposals worth more than Rs 54,000 crore. These decisions will help the Army, Navy, and Air Force get new and advanced equipment to protect the country.
For the Indian Army, the DAC agreed to buy new engines for the T-90 tanks. The current engines have 1,000 horsepower, but the new ones will have 1,350 horsepower. This upgrade will make the tanks faster and more powerful, especially in high-altitude areas like mountains. The new engines will improve the tanks’ ability to move quickly during battles.
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The Indian Navy will get Varunastra torpedoes, which are advanced weapons used to fight submarines. These torpedoes are made in India by the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory. By adding more Varunastra torpedoes to its arsenal, the Navy will be better prepared to face submarine threats from enemies.
The Indian Air Force will receive Airborne Early Warning & Control systems. These systems are like flying command centers that can detect enemy threats from far away. They make the Air Force much stronger by improving the performance of other weapons and changing how wars are fought.
The DAC also introduced new guidelines to speed up the process of buying military equipment. This is part of the Defence Ministry’s plan to celebrate 2025 as the ‘Year of Reforms.’ The goal is to make the process faster, more effective, and more efficient.
