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The Defence Acquisition Council, the ministry's highest decision-making body on procurement, cleared the proposals. The DAC accorded approval for indigenous development and production of ammunition for T-72 and T-90 tanks by the Indian industry.

NEW DELHI: The Defence Ministry on Friday accorded approval for procurement of weapons and military platforms amounting to around Rs 2,000 crore.

The Defence Acquisition Council, the ministry's highest decision-making body on procurement, cleared the proposals.

"The DAC, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh accorded approval for capital procurement for the services amounting to approximately Rs 2,000 crore," a defence ministry spokesperson said.

The DAC accorded approval for indigenous development and production of ammunition for T-72 and T-90 tanks by the Indian industry.

"The DAC also approved procurement of DRDO-developed and industry manufactured mechanical mine layer (self propelled) to improve automated mine laying capability with the Indian Army," the official said.