Def Ministry approves procurement of military platforms and weapons worth Rs 22,800 crore

NEW DELHI: The Defence Ministry on Thursday approved procurement of military platforms and weapons worth Rs 22,800 crore, officials said.

It also approved acquisition of medium range anti-submarine warfare aircraft P 8I for the Indian Navy.

The decision to go for the capital procurement was taken at a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. (AGENCIES)