PM Modi has implemented Lockdown 2 amidst the nationwide corona crisis. In view of the situation arising out of the novel coronavirus, the three services of the defense have been ordered to stop the new arms deal. There are chances of budget cuts for defense.
In a letter written by the Department of Military Affairs, the three forces have been asked to stop all the deals related to the purchase and sale of weapons till the end of the Covid-19 crisis. The Indian Air Force was yet to pay France for 36 Rafale aircraft and Russia for the S-400 air defense weapon system. Read More…
