DAC Greenlights Six Additional P-8I Aircraft For Indian Navy in Major Maritime Boost

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved the procurement of six additional Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft for the Indian Navy.This decision, announced on 12 February 2026, marks a significant enhancement to India’s maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare capabilities.The P-8I, a long-range multi-mission platform derived from
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved the procurement of six additional Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft for the Indian Navy.This decision, announced on 12 February 2026, marks a significant enhancement to India’s maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare capabilities.The P-8I, a long-range multi-mission platform derived from
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