Defence forces directed to put on hold the acquisition processes amid COVID-19 pandemic

Amid coronavirus pandemic, three services of armed forces have been directed to put on hold ir acquisition processes to buy new weapon systems till COVID-19 situation improves in country. decision comes at a time when a budget cut is in sight for armed forces as country tackles pandemic.

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According to sources of Defence Ministry, a letter has been written by Department of Military Affairs asking forces to put on hold ir capital acquisition processes till time COVID-19 situation is under control in country. forces have also been told to put on hold all of ir acquisition processes which are at different sts, y said.

armed forces are in different sts of acquiring process

armed forces are in different sts of acquiring multiple platforms for modernising ir arsenal. Indian Air Force is in process of making payments for 36 Rafale combat aircraft from France and S-400 air defence weapon system from Russia.  Indian Army is also procuring tanks, artillery guns and assault rifles from different countries including America and Russia while Navy recently signed deal for 24 multirole choppers from US.

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Huge expenditure is being done by government to fight COVID-19 pandemic and feeding several crore people in view of pandemic outbreak. A large number of or measures are also expected to be taken in coming days to tackle situation and all ministries including defence are anticipating a significant contribution from ir allocated funds to fight pandemic.

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COVID-19 situation in India

As per latest data provided by Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,  total number of positive Coronavirus cases across country increased to over 21,393, including 16,454 active cases of virus. So far, 4,257 patients are cured/discharged while 681 deaths have been recorded.

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(With inputs from ncy)