India, Oct. 26 -- The defence acquisition council (DAC) on Monday approved military purchases worth Rs.2.12 lakh crore to bolster the military's combat readiness, covering additional K9 Vajra-T artillery guns, high-mobility vehicles, helicopters, air defence systems and a range of unmanned platforms including kamikaze drones.

Around 82% of the hardware will be sourced from domestic industry, the defence ministry said. It underscored the role of the equipment in enhancing the operational capabilities of the armed forces.

"The (K9) self-propelled tracked gun system will provide mobility and firepower to mechanised formations. The high-mobility vehicles will enhance operational capabilities, logistics support and mobility in challenging te...