DAC likely to clear major deals for S-400, Unmanned Combat Jets, BrahMos cruise missiles; transport aircraft today

The Defence Acquisition Council is set to approve significant defence deals. These include acquiring 60 medium transport aircraft and five more S-400 air defence systems.

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• The Defence Acquisition Council is set to approve significant defence deals.
• These include acquiring 60 medium transport aircraft and five more S-400 air defence systems.
• Proposals for indigenous unmanned combat jets and BrahMos missiles are also on the agenda.
• The Indian Army's plan for Dhanush howitzers is expected to be cleared.

Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• These procurements aim to bolster India's defence capabilities.
• The Defence Acquisition Council is set to approve significant defence deals.
• These include acquiring 60 medium transport aircraft and five more S-400 air defence systems.
• Proposals for indigenous unmanned combat jets and BrahMos missiles are also on the agenda.

Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• These include acquiring 60 medium transport aircraft and five more S-400 air defence systems.
• Proposals for indigenous unmanned combat jets and BrahMos missiles are also on the agenda.
• The Indian Army's plan for Dhanush howitzers is expected to be cleared.