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Defence Acquisition Council Approves ₹79,000 Crore Procurement Proposals

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The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh approved various proposals worth ₹79,000 crore for the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force during a meeting in South Block, New Delhi. The proposals include the procurement of advanced systems such as the Nag Missile System (Tracked) Mk-II, Ground Based Mobile ELINT System, and High Mobility Vehicles, which will enhance the capabilities of the armed forces.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Defence Acquisition Council approved proposals worth ₹79,000 crore for the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.
  • The Indian Army will procure the Nag Missile System (Tracked) Mk-II, Ground Based Mobile ELINT System, and High Mobility Vehicles, which will enhance its capability to neutralise enemy combat vehicles, bunkers, and field fortifications.
  • The Indian Navy will procure Landing Platform Docks, 30mm Naval Surface Gun, Advanced Light Weight Torpedoes, Electro Optical Infra-Red Search and Track System, and Smart Ammunition for 76mm Super Rapid Gun Mount, which will enable it to undertake amphibious operations, peacekeeping operations, and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief etc.
  • The Indian Air Force will procure the Collaborative Long Range Target Saturation/Destruction System, which has the capability of autonomous take-off, landing, navigating, detecting, and delivering payload in the mission area.
  • The procurement of Advanced Light Weight Torpedoes, indigenously developed by Naval Science & Technological Laboratory, DRDO, can target conventional, nuclear, and midget submarines.
  • The procurement of 30mm Naval Surface Gun will enhance the capability of Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard to conduct Low Intensity Maritime Operations and anti-piracy roles.
  • The induction of High Mobility Vehicles will significantly improve logistic support to the forces in diverse geographical terrains.

Statistics:

  • The total value of procurement proposals approved by the DAC is ₹79,000 crore.
  • The Nag Missile System (Tracked) Mk-II will enhance the Indian Army's capability to neutralise enemy combat vehicles, bunkers, and field fortifications.
  • The Ground Based Mobile ELINT System will provide round-the-clock Electronic Intelligence of enemy emitters.
  • The induction of High Mobility Vehicles will improve logistic support to the forces in diverse geographical terrains.
  • The Indian Navy's procurement of Landing Platform Docks will help it undertake amphibious operations along with Indian Army and Indian Air Force.
  • The integrated sea capability provided by Landing Platform Docks will also help the Indian Navy undertake peacekeeping operations, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief etc.

Sources:

  • [Twitter: @rajnathsingh](https://twitter.com/rajnathsingh/status/1981015028615802918/photo/1)
  • [New Delhi Times](https://www.ndtv.com/delhi-news/defence-acquisition-council-approves-rs-79-000-crore-procurement-proposals-for-indian-army-navy-air-force-3617147)

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