It will strengthen the artillery regiment's firepower and mobility along the borders with Pakistan and China. Earlier this week, the Ministry of Defence cleared proposals worth ₹2.12 trillion for military procurements, including high mobility vehicles, light helicopters and K9 Vajra-T self-propelled guns, for the Indian Army. Out of the total amount, the proposed acquisition of the K9 Vajra-T is estimated to cost over ₹20,000 crore.