India Clears $12.3 Billion of Defense Purchases After Clash

India approved $12.3 billion of defense purchases a month after its military confrontation with neighboring Pakistan.

The Defence Acquisition Council cleared 10 proposals, according to a government statement. These include armored recovery vehicles, surface-to-air missiles, electronic warfare systems, and a tri-services inventory management system. The navy will also acquire moored mines, mine countermeasure vessels, submersible autonomous vessels, and super rapid gun mounts.