Rafale-M acquisition to clear final hurdle at DAC today

The Defence Acquisition Council is also expected to clear seven heavy stealth frigates for the Indian Navy at the cost of RS 70,000 crore. New Delhi: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is on Tuesday expected to pave the way for the acquisition of 26 Rafale-Maritime strike aircraft for aircraft carrier INS Vikrant with the cost negotiating committee to be convened soon after the final amendment is adopted, people familiar with the matter said.