DAC Approves ₹79,000 Cr Defense Deals; Boosts Surveillance, 'Make in India'

• Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved defense proposals worth ₹79,000 crore (sources say ₹80,000 crore) to strengthen Indian armed forces.
• The proposals aim to enhance operational strength, surveillance capabilities, and include modern weapons, advanced equipment, and high-tech surveillance systems.
• A key approval is for Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) systems, crucial for early detection of enemy air and sea activities.
• India's indigenous NETRA AEW&C system, developed by DRDO on an Embraer platform, exemplifies 'Make in India' and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'.
• Increased AEW&C systems will improve border vigilance, reduce decision-making time, and boost the domestic defense industry.

Why It Matters: DAC's ₹79,000 Cr defense approval, especially for AEW&C, significantly boosts India's security and indigenous defense.