India Approves Rs 79,000-Cr Defence Boost: Loiter Munitions, Anti-Drone Tech Included

• Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) clears proposals worth Rs 79,000 crore for Armed Forces modernization.
• Indian Army to get Loiter Munition System, Low Level Light Weight Radars, Long Range Guided Rocket Ammunition for Pinaka MRLS, and Integrated Drone Detection & Interdiction System Mk-II.
• Indian Navy to procure Bollard Pull Tugs, High Frequency Software Defined Radios, and lease High Altitude Long Range RPAS for maritime awareness.
• Indian Air Force to acquire Astra Mk-II Missiles, Full Mission Simulator for Tejas, and SPICE-1000 Long Range Guidance Kits.
• Procurements aim to enhance precision strike, drone detection, long-range communication, surveillance, and pilot training capabilities.

Why It Matters: Major Rs 79,000-crore defence deal strengthens Indian Armed Forces with advanced tech.