Army finalises â¹40,000-cr plan to replace obsolete weapons
The Indian Army has finalised a â¹40,000-crore weapon procurement plan for infantry modernisation, in order to replace its ageing and obsolete weapons. The Army will acquire around 7 lakh rifles, 44,000 light machine guns (LMGs) and nearly 44,600 carbines, reports said. The government has also asked the Defence Research and Development Organisation to expedite its work on various small arms.