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Defence & SecuritySkim2025-05-14
DAC Approves ₹2.38 Lakh Crore Defence Procurement Deals
What Happened
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved capital acquisition proposals worth 2.38 lakh crore on May 14, 2025. Key approvals include indigenous medium transport aircraft, remotely piloted strike systems, Su-30 engine upgrades, and long-range air defence missiles.
Why It Matters
This move strengthens India's multi-layered defence architecture and combat readiness while providing a major boost to domestic manufacturing under the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.
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