| Buy (Indian): This category involves procuring products from an Indian vendor under two conditions: • Either the products are indigenously designed, developed, and manufactured with at least 50% Indigenous Content (IC). • Or products not designed locally but with 60% IC based on the total contract value. |
- The Cabinet Committee on Security has approved the procurement of 240 AL-31FP aero-engines for the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Su-30MKI aircraft from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) under the ‘Buy (Indian)’ category.
- The procurement, costing over ₹26,000 crore, will see engine deliveries begin in one year and be completed over eight years.
- These engines will have an indigenous content of over 54%.
- The AL-31FP aero engine was developed by NPO Saturn of Russia.
- This engine enhances the Su-30MKI’s combat capabilities, ensuring the Indian Air Force’s operational readiness.
- Su-30MKI is India’s second most advanced Aircraft after recently purchased Rafael fighter jets from France.
| Cabinet Committees • Cabinet Committees are extra-constitutional, not mentioned in the Constitution, but established under the Rules of Business. • Set up by the Prime Minister based on needs. • Membership ranges from 3 to 8 members, typically Cabinet Ministers, though non-Cabinet Ministers can be included. • These committees include Ministers in charge of relevant subjects, along with other senior Ministers. • Generally headed by the Prime Minister, but senior Cabinet Ministers like the Home or Finance Minister may chair some. • They take decisions, subject to review by the Cabinet. |
Dig Deeper: Read about the Cabinet Committee on Security and Defence Acquisition Council.
