With Op Sindoor still on, military gets emergency purchase powers
tnn / May 18, 2025, 01:26 (IST)
Amidst tensions with Pakistan and a strategic pause in Operation Sindoor, India has granted its armed forces emergency procurement powers with a budget of approximately Rs 40,000 crore. This move allows the Army, IAF, and Navy to quickly replenish arms stockpiles and acquire advanced weaponry like missiles, drones, and precision-guided munitions.