Defence Acquisition Council today cleared the 56 transport IAF aircraft proposal worth 12,000 crore to replace its Avros. After the DAC, chaired by Defence Minister A K Antony, nod a global RFP will be issued. The first 16 transport planes will be bought off-the-shelf, and the next 16 will have 30 per cent
indigenous element, and the remaining 24 will have
60 % locally-procured and produced items.
These planes will be able to carry 7-8 tonnes worth of load.
Agencies.
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