India approves $25 billion defense buys, including Russian missile systems

(AFP/Al Arabiya) India has approved defense purchases worth about $25 billion, the defense ministry said, including additional Russian-made S-400 long-range missile systems. The approvals were given by the Defense Acquisition Council, led by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, according to a statement issued late on Friday. – India approves $25 billion defense buys, including Russian missile systems