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How Rs 52,000 crore worth of equipment will strengthen India's borders

The Defence Ministry has approved Rs 52,000 crore in upgrades, boosting military might across all domains and fostering

Aarav Deshmukh
Aarav Deshmukh
Senior City Correspondent · Sat, 04 July 2026 at 06:45 pm
How Rs 52,000 crore worth of equipment will strengthen India's borders

The Defence Ministry has approved Rs 52,000 crore in upgrades, boosting military might across all domains and fostering self-reliance. Key acquisitions include advanced protection for T-90 tanks, indigenous anti-tank missiles for infantry, and high-altitude pseudo-satellites for persistent surveillance. Air defence and naval capabilities are also significantly enhanced, strengthening India's security and reducing import reliance.

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