Defence Acquisition Council Clears Capital Acquisition Proposals Worth Around ₹2.12 Lakh Crore

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has cleared various capital acquisition proposals of the Defence Forces at an estimated cost of around 2 lakh and 12 thousand crore rupees. For the Indian Army, approval was accorded for the procurement of various system including High Mobility Vehicles (HMV), Self-Propelled Tracked Gun System, Light Multi Role Helicopters (LMRH), Very Short-Range Air Defence System, Surveillance UAV, Integrated Surveillance and Strike System and Long Range Kamikaze Drone System.

The High Mobility Vehicles will enhance operational capabilities, logistic support and mobility in challenging terrains. The Self-Propelled Tracked Gun System will provide matching mobility and firepower to mechanised formations. The Light Multi Role Helicopters will be used by both the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force for Reconnaissance and Surveillance, Combat, Search and Rescue of troops, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief among others. The Surveillance and Drone Systems will enhance the surveillance and targeting capabilities of the Indian Army.

For the Indian Navy, approval was given for the procurement of Active Offboard Decoy System and other major Naval platforms. This will enhance the credibility of anti-missiles defence, especially against modern anti-ship missiles of adversaries.

For the Indian Air Force, approval was accorded for the procurement of Helicopters, Air Defence Systems, Weapons and Mobile X-Band Doppler Weather Radar System to enhance the air defence and war fighting capabilities. The procurement of Special Utility Helicopters will help the Indian Air Force to meet the important air transport requirements. The X-Band Doppler Weather Radar System will provide high-resolution, localised weather surveillance in forward areas. The Ministry said that nearly 82 per cent of the procurements will be made from the Indian Industry.