Defence Acquisition Council Approves Capital Acquisitions Worth ₹79,000 Crore for Armed Forces
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for various capital acquisition proposals totaling ₹79,000 crore. These approvals cover critical equipment for the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Key items include Loiter Munition Systems, Long Range Guided Rocket Ammunition for Pinaka MRLS, and High-Frequency Software Defined Radios. The move is aimed at boosting the operational capabilities and indigenous manufacturing of the Indian Armed Forces. Additionally, DRDO successfully tested the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR-120), marking a major milestone in indigenous rocket artillery.
Key Points
- The DAC approved the procurement of Loiter Munition Systems to enable precision strikes against tactical targets.
- For the Navy, approvals include Bollard Pull Tugs and High-Frequency Software Defined Radios for secure communication.
- The Air Force will receive AoN for Astra Mk-II missiles and Full Mission Simulators for the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas.
- These acquisitions emphasize 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' by focusing on indigenous design and development.
- The Pinaka LRGR-120 test at Chandipur demonstrated a significant increase in the range and accuracy of the system.
Exam Facts
- DAC is chaired by the Defence Minister (Rajnath Singh).
- Total value of AoN accorded: ₹79,000 crore.
- DRDO tested the LRGR-120 Pinaka rocket at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur.
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