Deal To Acquire 97 More Tejas Aircraft, 156 Prachand Attack Choppers Cleared

The value of the deals for the indigenously developed aircraft is around Rs 1.1 lakh crore.

In a big boost for the military as well as defence production in India, the Defence Acquisition Council has cleared the procurement of 97 additional Tejas aircraft and 156 Prachand attack helicopters. Both aircraft are indigenously developed and the value of these deals is around Rs. 1.1 lakh crore.