The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved several indigenous products for the defense forces including 20 Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) called Dhruv and 7 radar systems. It also approved upgrade of Russian made 130mm artillery to 155mm by an Israeli company. In another move that will benefit 9 states and 76 districts, the CCS approved continued Security Related Expenditure to fight naxals.

While the amounts for these purchases are not high compared to multi-billion dollar fighter aircraft, submarines, and tank purchases, it is significant in symbolism. This is the first time that India is spending money buying indigenously developed advanced systems such as helicopters and radars. While these products have been extensively tested internally, they are not yet battle tested. This marks a level of confidence on Indian goods that the country has not seen in a while.