A MiG 29 removes throughout a military workout. (Reuters file image)
NEW DELHI: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Thursday approved a proposal for procurement of armament, including Russian fighter jets, native missile systems and radars, worth Rs 38,900 crore.
Concentrated on indigenous style and development these approvals include acquisitions from Indian defence industry of Rs 31,130 crore. The choices were taken at a meeting of the DAC chaired by defence minister Rajnath Singh.
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The council likewise authorized proposals to procure fighter jets and upgrade existing ones. Twenty-one MiG-29 fighter jets are being bought from Russia while 12 Su-30 MKI aircraft will be obtained from Russia. The ministry has actually also authorized a separate proposal to update existing 59 MiG-29 aircraft.
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