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With Operation Sindoor still on, military gets emergency purchase powers

IndiaTimes Saturday, 17 May 2025 ()
Amidst tensions with Pakistan and a strategic pause in Operation Sindoor, India has granted its armed forces emergency procurement powers with a budget of approximately Rs 40,000 crore. This move allows the Army, IAF, and Navy to quickly replenish arms stockpiles and acquire advanced weaponry like missiles, drones, and precision-guided munitions.
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