India to Boost Defense: DAC Meeting to Approve Rafale, Scalp Missiles, HAPS

• Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) to meet tomorrow to approve key military deals.
• 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA), including Rafale, expected to receive 'Acceptance of Necessity'.
• IAF faces a severe shortage, operating only 29 fighter squadrons against a sanctioned strength of 42.
• Rafale is preferred due to existing infrastructure, combat-proven capabilities, and 'Technology Transfer' potential.
• Other deals include High Altitude Pseudo Satellites (HAPS), Scalp cruise missiles, and P8i aircraft.