S-400 system, BrahMos cruise missile deals likely to get DAC nod today amid major defence push

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is expected to take crucial decisions on Friday on a series of major procurement proposals designed to boost India's military capabilities. Key items on the agenda include the acquisition of 60 Medium Transport Aircraft, additional S-400 air defence systems, new unmanned combat aircraft squadrons and a large stock of long-range BrahMos cruise missiles, news agency ANI reported citing sources. The meeting will be chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and will bring together the Chief of Defence Staff, all three service chiefs and senior officials from the Defence Ministry.