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DAC Approves Proposal Worth Rs. 2,236 Crore for the IAF

Issue: 11-2021

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) in its meeting on November 23, 2021, Chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh accorded Acceptance of Necessity for GSAT-7C Satellite and Ground Hubs for real-time connectivity of Software Defined Radios (SDRs) at a cost of 2,236 crore (about $0.3 billion) for the IAF. The project envisages complete design, development and launching of satellite in India. Induction of GSAT-7C Satellite and Ground Hubs for SDRs will enhance the ability of the Indian Armed Forces to communicate beyond Line of Sight among one another in all circumstances in a secure mode.