In a major boost to the nation’s defence, the Centre on Thursday cleared several major proposals worth around Rs 79,000 crore to strengthen the capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces. The meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council was headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

For the Indian Army, the council gave its approval — known as Acceptance of Necessity — for the purchase of the Nag Missile System (Tracked) Mark-II, Ground-Based Mobile Electronic Intelligence System, and High Mobility Vehicles fitted with Material Handling Cranes.

The new Nag Missile System will help the Army destroy enemy tanks, bunkers and other field fortifications. The electronic intelligence system will allow continuous monitoring of enemy signal emissions, while the new vehicles will improve logistics and m

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