Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS)

Context:

26 Rafale-M fighter jets for the Indian Navy’s aircraft carriers, and three additional Scorpene-class conventional submarines. The two deals are expected to be put before the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) for approval.

Rafale-M fighter Jets

Rafale M is a naval version of the Rafale fighter jet which is designed specifically for carrier-based operations. During Mission CLEMENCEAU 25, the Charles de Gaulle CSG and Indian Navy will hold 42nd annual Varuna bilateral exercise.

• Manufactured By: France

The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS)

The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) is a cabinet committee of the Government of India which discusses, debates, and is the final decision-making body on senior appointments in the national security apparatus, defence policies and expenditure, and generally all matters concerning India’s national security.

• Constitutional Status
  • Cabinet Committees are extra-constitutional, meaning, they are not mentioned in the Indian Constitution.
• Members
  • Headed By: Prime Minister of India
    • Minister of Defence
    • Minister of Home Affairs
    • Minister of Finance
    • Minister of External Affairs
• The National Security Adviser, the Cabinet Secretary and the Defence Secretary have also been attendees of the CCS meetings.