What sort of arms are the African nations seeking from India given their budgetary constraints?

 African nations with budgetary constraints are likely to seek affordable and cost-effective arms from India.

India has been a major arms supplier to various African nations, including Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, and Tanzania, among others. India offers a range of defense equipment, including small arms, artillery, tanks, aircraft, and naval vessels, among others. Some of the Indian-made defense equipment, such as the INSAS rifle and Dhruv helicopter, have been popular among African countries.

In recent years, India has also been promoting its indigenous defense manufacturing capabilities to African nations. As part of its 'Make in India' initiative, India is encouraging African countries to set up joint ventures and partnerships with Indian defense companies to produce defense equipment locally. This approach can help African nations to acquire arms at a lower cost and also support the development of their domestic defense industries.