Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:45am on 30 Nov 2023,Thursday Defence
India's Defence Acquisition Council greenlights a ₹1.1 lakh crore deal for 97 Tejas Mark 1-A fighters and 156 Prachand attack helicopters, bolstering national defense. The indigenously developed Tejas, equipped with advanced features, is slated for the Indian Air Force, while Prachand helicopters will serve both the Air Force and Army. This marks a historic order for indigenous manufacturers. Contract negotiations and final approvals from the Cabinet Committee on Security are next steps, with full military induction expected over the next decade. The move also hints at a potential upgrade for Sukhoi Su-30 MKI aircraft.
