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.

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