DAC Approves Capital Acquisitions Worth Over Rs 540 Bn
21 Mar 2025
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In a significant push towards modernising India鈥檚 defence forces, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to eight capital acquisition proposals worth over Rs 540 billion.
Key Approvals for the Armed Forces
Indian Army: Procurement of 1,350 HP engines to upgrade the existing 1,000 HP engines of T-90 tanks, enhancing battlefield mobility, particularly in high-altitude terrains.
Indian Navy: Procurement of Varunastra Torpedoes (Combat)鈥攁n indigenously developed, ship-launched anti-submarine torpedo by the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory鈥攂oosting the Navy鈥檚 anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
Indian Air Force: Procurement of Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) Aircraft Systems, which act as force multipliers, significantly enhancing battlefield awareness and combat potential across all weapon systems.
Accelerating Defence Procurements
As part of the Ministry of Defence鈥檚 initiative to celebrate 2025 as the 鈥榊ear of Reforms鈥�, the DAC has also approved new guidelines aimed at reducing procurement timelines, making the capital acquisition process faster, more efficient, and effective.
This strategic boost to India鈥檚 defence capabilities aligns with the government鈥檚 commitment to self-reliance and modernisation, ensuring the armed forces remain combat-ready for future challenges.
Image Source:聽Deccan Herald
In a significant push towards modernising India鈥檚 defence forces, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to eight capital acquisition proposals worth over Rs 540 billion.
Key Approvals for the Armed Forces
Indian Army: Procurement of 1,350 HP engines to upgrade the existing 1,000 HP engines of T-90 tanks, enhancing battlefield mobility, particularly in high-altitude terrains.
Indian Navy: Procurement of Varunastra Torpedoes (Combat)鈥攁n indigenously developed, ship-launched anti-submarine torpedo by the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory鈥攂oosting the Navy鈥檚 anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
Indian Air Force: Procurement of Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) Aircraft Systems, which act as force multipliers, significantly enhancing battlefield awareness and combat potential across all weapon systems.
Accelerating Defence Procurements
As part of the Ministry of Defence鈥檚 initiative to celebrate 2025 as the 鈥榊ear of Reforms鈥�, the DAC has also approved new guidelines aimed at reducing procurement timelines, making the capital acquisition process faster, more efficient, and effective.
This strategic boost to India鈥檚 defence capabilities aligns with the government鈥檚 commitment to self-reliance and modernisation, ensuring the armed forces remain combat-ready for future challenges.Image Source:聽Deccan Herald
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