Government to purchase 26 military equipments from domestic firms under 'Make in India'
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The defence ministry on Wednesday issued directives providing for procurement of 26 spares and equipment for military use only from domestic suppliers in an attempt to push the government's Make In India initiative. All the items identified for procurement from domestic defence manufacturers are used in shipbuilding. So far, the defence ministry has notified 127 items where purchase preference is given to local suppliers.