India signs major defence contracts for Area Denial Munition and Enhanced rockets for PINAKA MLRS
Additionally, a contract for upgrades to the SHAKTI Software has been signed with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).
Additionally, a contract for upgrades to the SHAKTI Software has been signed with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).
The genesis of this case lies in a sting operation conducted by a news website Tehelka in 2000-2001 termed 'Operation Westend' to expose the corruption in defence procurement deals in India. Tehelka had made the operation public in mid-March 2001.
In their discussion, PM Modi and President Trump also affirmed the two countries' commitment to protecting their citizens from radical Islamic terrorism.
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The two leaders are also likely to discuss an ambitious trade deal in future.
India will use the enhanced capability as a deterrent to regional threats and to strengthen its homeland defence, said US
