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Defence Acquisition Council Approves Capital Acquisition Proposals Worth ₹79,000 Crore

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The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved a series of capital acquisition proposals worth around ₹79,000 crore aimed at enhancing the operational and combat capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces. The approvals include key procurements for the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, covering advanced weapon systems, platforms, and support equipment designed to strengthen India's defence preparedness across multiple domains. The DAC meeting was held at South Block, New Delhi, and the proposals are aimed at boosting the Indian Armed Forces' capabilities in various areas.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved capital acquisition proposals worth around ₹79,000 crore to enhance the operational and combat capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces.
  • The proposals include key procurements for the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, covering advanced weapon systems, platforms, and support equipment.
  • For the Indian Army, the DAC accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the procurement of the Nag Missile System (Tracked) Mk-II (NAMIS), Ground-Based Mobile ELINT System (GBMES), and High Mobility Vehicles (HMVs) equipped with material-handling cranes.
  • The NAMIS (Tracked) system will significantly enhance the Army's ability to neutralise enemy armoured vehicles, bunkers, and fortifications.
  • The GBMES will provide round-the-clock electronic intelligence on enemy emitters, while the induction of HMVs is expected to improve logistic support for troops across varied terrains.
  • For the Indian Navy, approvals were granted for the acquisition of Landing Platform Docks (LPDs), 30mm Naval Surface Guns (NSGs), Advanced Lightweight Torpedoes (ALWTs), Electro-Optical Infrared Search and Track Systems, and Smart Ammunition for 76mm Super Rapid Gun Mounts.
  • The LPDs will enhance the Navy's amphibious warfare capabilities, enabling joint operations with the Army and Air Force.
  • The ALWT, indigenously developed by the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL) of DRDO, is designed to target conventional, nuclear, and midget submarines, further strengthening India's undersea warfare capability.
  • For the Indian Air Force, the DAC accorded AoN for the Collaborative Long Range Target Saturation/Destruction System (CLRTS/DS) and other projects.

Statistics:

  • ₹79,000 crore: The total value of capital acquisition proposals approved by the DAC.
  • Indian Army: ₹[Amount] crore allocated for the procurement of NAMIS, GBMES, and HMVs.
  • Indian Navy: ₹[Amount] crore allocated for the acquisition of LPDs, NSGs, ALWTs, and other equipment.
  • Indian Air Force: ₹[Amount] crore allocated for the procurement of CLRTS/DS and other projects.

Sources:

  • Government of India
  • Defence Ministry, Government of India

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