The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Friday cleared proposals worth Rs 2.38 lakh crore, with an aim to modernise the Indian Armed Forces, said sources. This came following a high-level meeting that was chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
For the Indian Air Force (IAF), the DAC has cleared proposals to procure S-400 long range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, overhaul of Sukhoi Su-30 aero engine aggregates, and induction of medium transport aircraft to replace the transport fleet of AN32 and IL76. This is aimed at meeting the "strategic, tactical and operational airlift" requirements of the IAF.
