Chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, India's Defence Acquisition Council is set to consider proposals worth over Rs 1 lakh crore to strengthen the armed forces' operational capabilities.

The board, headed by defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, accepted the IAF proposal which will now go to the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC).

India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved procurement proposals worth ₹2.38 lakh crore, marking a significant push for defence modernisation. The approved acquisitions include S-400 missiles and 60 transport planes.

India's Defence Acquisition Council has approved defense deals worth approximately Rs 2.38 lakh crore to enhance military capabilities, including the acquisition of S-400 air defense systems and Dhanush guns, with separate contracts worth Rs 858 crore for air defense missiles and Rs 413 crore for maintenance of Indian Navy's P8I Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft.