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Defence Acquisition Council

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Bharathi Pradeep
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The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 70,500 crore for the Armed Forces & Indian Coast Guard under ‘Buy Indian-IDDM’.

  • Indian Navy:
    • Out of the total proposals, Indian Navy proposals constitute more than Rs 56,000 crore, which largely includes indigenous BrahMos cruise missiles, Shakti Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, and Utility Helicopters-Maritime among others.
  • Air force:
    • Long Range Stand-Off Weapon for the Indian Air Force gets a nod, which is to be integrated into SU-30 MKI aircraft.
  • Army:
    • Also, 155mm/52 Caliber Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS), along with High Mobility & Gun Towing Vehicles will be procured for the Indian Army.
  • Hindustan Aeronautics:
    • Hindustan Aeronautics is a big beneficiary of this announcement by DAC, as it shall supply Advance Light Helicopters MK-III to the Indian Coast Guard. The Helicopter will be able to carry a suite of surveillance sensors which will enhance the surveillance capabilities, along with giving full night capability and Instrument Flight Rules capability for operations of the Indian Coast Guard.
  • The Medium Speed Marine Diesel Engine:
    • Under the Make-I category, the Medium Speed Marine Diesel Engine will be manufactured indigenously.

Defense Acquisition Council

  • The DAC is the highest decision-making body in the Defence Ministry for deciding on new policies and capital acquisitions for the three services (Army, Navy and Air Force) and the Indian Coast Guard.
  • The Minister of Defence is the Chairman of the Council.
  • It was formed, after the Group of Minister’s recommendations on ‘Reforming the National Security System’, in 2001, post-Kargil War (1999).

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Bharathi Pradeep
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