India Clears Rs 3.6 Lakh Crore Defence Procurement: Rafale, P8I, Vibhav Mines Included

• Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approves capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 3.60 lakh crore.
• Procurement includes French Rafale jets, combat missiles, and Air-Ship Based High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (AS-HAPS) for IAF.
• Indian Army to receive Anti-Tank Mines (Vibhav) and overhaul of T-72 Tanks, BMP-II, and ARVs.
• Indian Navy gets 04 MW Marine Gas Turbine Electric Power Generator and Boeing P8I Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft.
• Indian Coast Guard to procure Electro-Optical/Infra-Red system for Dornier aircraft to enhance maritime surveillance.