DAC Clears ₹79,000 Crore Defence Deal: Shivani Sharma Reports On MQ-9B Drones And Astra Mk-II Approval

In a major boost to India's military capabilities, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has cleared procurement proposals worth ₹79,000 crore. India Today's Senior Editor Shivani Sharma reports that this 'biggest DAC approval' includes the MQ-9B drones, Astra Mark-II missile systems, and SPICE-1000 guided kits. The approval also extends the emergency procurement window to January 15. The cleared projects aim to strengthen the Army, Navy, and Air Force with advanced loitering munitions and surveillance platforms.