India clears ₹2.12 lakh crore defense bids for helicopters and artillery The Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved bids worth ₹2.12 lakh crore ($22.3 billion), with about 82% of the procurement value earmarked for Indian industry. 200 light multirole helicopters (LMRH) for the army and air force to replace aging Cheetah and Chitak helicopters. 24 special service helicopters for VVIP transportation, intended to replace the Ani-17 V5 helicopters used by the President, Vice President and Prime Minister. 335 additional self-propelled howitzers of the K9 and Gera-T type for the army, which bring the planned fleet to about 535 units. The 155mm/52 caliber artillery system will include winter kits.

India clears ₹2.12 lakh crore defense bids for helicopters and artillery The Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved bids worth ₹2.12 lakh crore ($22.3 billion), with about 82% of the procurement value earmarked for Indian industry. 200 light multirole helicopters (LMRH) for the army and air force to replace aging Cheetah and Chitak helicopters. 24 special service helicopters for VVIP transportation, intended to replace the Ani-17 V5 helicopters used by the President, Vice President and Prime Minister. 335 additional self-propelled howitzers of the K9 and Gera-T type for the army, which bring the planned fleet to about 535 units. The 155mm/52 caliber artillery system will include winter kits.