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India clears Rs 1.1 lakh crore defence package for Su-30 upgrade, indigenous naval engine
India's Defence Acquisition Council has approved a Rs 1.1 lakh crore military package covering the overhaul of 40 Su-30MKI jets to carry the Russian R-37M long-range missile and the development of an indigenous 24-28 MW marine gas turbine for Navy warships.
India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has granted initial approval to a military procurement package worth around Rs 1.1 lakh crore. The proposals include overhauling and modifying 40 Su-30MKI fighter jets to carry Russia's heavy R-37M long-range air-to-air missile, which the air force intends to use against high-value airborne targets such as AWACS surveillance aircraft and aerial refuellers. The package also clears the development of an indigenous 24-28 MW marine gas turbine for the Navy's warships.
The DAC accorded "Acceptance of Necessity" (AoN) to the proposals. The ministry said roughly 98% of the procurement by value will be sourced from Indian industry. AoN is only the first stage of India's defence acquisition process; technical evaluations, trials, and negotiations are still required before major purchases are finalised.
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IndiaPolitics
India clears Rs 1.1 lakh crore defence package for Su-30 upgrade, indigenous naval engine
India's Defence Acquisition Council has approved a Rs 1.1 lakh crore military package covering the overhaul of 40 Su-30MKI jets to carry the Russian R-37M long-range missile and the development of an indigenous 24-28 MW marine gas turbine for Navy warships.
India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has granted initial approval to a military procurement package worth around Rs 1.1 lakh crore. The proposals include overhauling and modifying 40 Su-30MKI fighter jets to carry Russia's heavy R-37M long-range air-to-air missile, which the air force intends to use against high-value airborne targets such as AWACS surveillance aircraft and aerial refuellers. The package also clears the development of an indigenous 24-28 MW marine gas turbine for the Navy's warships.
The DAC accorded "Acceptance of Necessity" (AoN) to the proposals. The ministry said roughly 98% of the procurement by value will be sourced from Indian industry. AoN is only the first stage of India's defence acquisition process; technical evaluations, trials, and negotiations are still required before major purchases are finalised.
- Sukhois
- AWACS killer
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