CCS Clears 97 More Tejas Jets and 6 AEW&C Aircraft
Why in the news
The government approved a major defence purchase on a Tuesday, adding homegrown fighters and surveillance aircraft.
Key facts
- Final nod (CCS) for 97 more Tejas jets, which are indigenous.
- Six AEW&C aircraft, called eyes in the sky, also cleared.
- Total worth: about Rs 85,500 crore.
Strategic reasoning
- The platforms are seen as crucial in the years ahead.
- They address the collusive, ‘fused’ challenge from China and Pakistan.
Exam angle
- Fighter: Tejas, indigenously built.
- AEW&C = airborne early-warning and control.
- Figures: 97 jets, 6 aircraft, about Rs 85,500 crore.