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India's DAC Set to Approve S-400, BrahMos, Transport Aircraft Deals

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is scheduled to meet and is expected to approve several major defence procurement programs. Key proposals include acquiring five more S-400 air defence systems, a large number of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, and 60 Medium Transport Aircraft. The meeting, led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, will also consider proposals for indigenous Remotely Piloted Strike Aircraft and 300 Dhanush howitzers. These acquisitions are part of a significant push to strengthen the capabilities of the Indian armed forces.

Key Points: DAC to Clear S-400, BrahMos, Transport Aircraft Deals

  • S-400 air defence system purchase
  • BrahMos cruise missile acquisition
  • 60 Medium Transport Aircraft deal
  • Indigenous unmanned combat jet squadrons
  • Dhanush howitzer procurement
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DAC likely to clear major deals for S-400, Unmanned Combat Jets, BrahMos cruise missiles; transport aircraft today

India's Defence Acquisition Council likely to approve major deals for S-400 systems, BrahMos missiles, transport aircraft, and unmanned combat jets.

"The Defence Acquisition Council is likely to give its nod to several major programmes aimed at strengthening the armed forces - ANI Sources"

New Delhi, March 27

The Defence Acquisition Council is likely to give its nod to several major programmes aimed at strengthening the armed forces, including proposals to acquire 60 Medium Transport Aircraft and five more units of the S-400 air defence systems.

The meeting is scheduled to take place on Friday and is also expected to clear a proposal to acquire around four squadrons of the indigenous Remotely Piloted Strike Aircraft, also referred to as unmanned combat jets, for the Indian Air Force.

Sources in the defence establishment told ANI that the Indian Army's plan to acquire a large number of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, with a strike range of 800 km, is also likely to come up for approval.

The DAC is the apex body of the Defence Ministry for the procurement of new weapon systems for the armed forces.

The meeting will be led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and will include top military leadership, including the Chief of Defence Staff, the three service chiefs, and the Defence Secretary.

The Defence Ministry is expected to take up the case for the purchase of five more units of the S-400 Sudarshan air defence systems at a time when Indian Air Force teams are in Russia to receive the fourth squadron under the earlier contract for five systems.

The fourth system is likely to arrive between April and May this year, while the fifth squadron is expected to be delivered between November and December.

The Indian Air Force has also received clearance for the procurement of five squadrons of the indigenous long-range surface-to-air missile systems under Project Kusha, which is being led by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

Under the Medium Transport Aircraft programme, the Indian Air Force is looking to acquire 60 aircraft. Brazilian firm Embraer, American company Lockheed Martin and Russian manufacturer Ilyushin are expected to be the main contenders for the contract.

Meanwhile, the Indian Army's proposal to procure 300 indigenous Dhanush howitzers is also likely to be taken up for clearance at the meeting.

- ANI

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Priya S
While strengthening defence is crucial, I hope we are also investing adequately in healthcare and education. The budget for these deals must be astronomical. A balanced approach to national spending is needed.
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Vikram M
BrahMos with 800 km range? That's a serious punch! It sends a clear message to anyone thinking of mischief. Good to see the DAC moving fast on these approvals. Jai Hind!
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Rohit P
The transport aircraft deal is key for logistics and rapid deployment, especially in places like Ladakh. Hope the procurement process is transparent and we get the best value for money. No more delays, please!
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the mix of Russian (S-400, Ilyushin) and Western (Embraer, Lockheed) contenders. Diversifying suppliers is smart, but building our own capacity through DRDO is even smarter in the long run. Project Kusha is a step in the right direction.
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Nikhil C
Hope the indigenous RPSA (unmanned combat jets) live up to the hype. We have the talent and brains in DRDO. Time to reduce dependency on imports for critical tech. More power to our scientists and engineers!

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