DAC Okays ₹2.38 Lakh Cr Deals, Including S-400 Engine

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved ₹2.38 lakh crore to modernise India’s armed forces. Key IAF plans include S-400 missile systems, Su-30 engine overhauls, and medium transport aircraft for AN32/IL76 replacement, enhancing airlift, counter-air, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.