Core Insights - The Indian Ministry of Defence has approved a procurement program totaling ₹1.05 trillion (approximately $12.31 billion) for weapons and military equipment [1] - The Defence Procurement Board has sanctioned 10 procurement proposals, which include armored repair vehicles, surface-to-air missiles, electronic warfare systems, and a joint inventory management system for the three armed forces [1] - The Indian Navy will also acquire anchor mines, mine countermeasure vessels, and high-speed naval gun systems [1] - The Ministry of Defence stated that these procurements will enhance troop mobility, improve effective air defense capabilities, optimize supply chain management, and strengthen the combat readiness of the armed forces [1]

Group 1 - The Houthis shot down a US MQ-9 drone using surface-to-air missiles, marking the seventh such incident in April and the 22nd since the beginning of the conflict [1] - The Houthis also claimed to have attacked two US aircraft carriers with missiles and drones [1] - In response, the US military conducted airstrikes in multiple locations in Yemen, including Kamran Island in Al Hudaydah province and several areas in Saada province [1]