What is emergency defence procurement power? India approves Rs 40,000 cr to fast-track military purchases amid Operation Sindoor
Saturday, 17 May 2025 () Amidst Operation Sindoor, Indian defence forces are set for emergency purchases worth Rs 40,000 crore to bolster combat readiness. The approved spending prioritises critical equipment like surveillance and kamikaze drones, missiles, and ammunition. Emergency powers expedite procurement, ensuring timely delivery within 3-6 months. Indian firms, including Bharat Electronics, are expected to receive orders.
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Amidst tensions with Pakistan and a strategic pause in Operation Sindoor, India has granted its armed forces emergency procurement powers with a budget of... IndiaTimes