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NEW DELHI: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by defence minster Rajnath Singh, connected Friday granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for defence procurement proposals worthy astir Rs 2.38 lakh crore, aimed astatine strengthening the operational capabilities of the equipped forces.For the Indian Army, approvals see the Air Defence Tracked System, Armoured Piercing Tank Ammunition, High Capacity Radio Relay, Dhanush Gun System and Runway Independent Aerial Surveillance System. The Air Defence Tracked System volition supply existent clip Air Defence Control and Reporting capability, portion the High Capacity Radio Relay volition guarantee reliable and neglect impervious communication. The Dhanush Gun System volition heighten artillery capabilities to prosecute targets astatine longer ranges crossed terrains with improved lethality and accuracy.
The Runway Independent Aerial Surveillance System volition bolster surveillance for Army units, and the Armoured Piercing Tank Ammunition volition fortify anti vessel firepower.For the Indian Air Force, the DAC cleared proposals for Medium Transport Aircraft, the S-400 Long Range Surface to Air Missile System, Remotely Piloted Strike Aircraft and overhaul of Su-30 aero motor aggregates. The Medium Transport Aircraft, acceptable to regenerate the AN-32 and IL-76 fleets, volition code strategic, tactical and operational airlift requirements.
The S-400 strategy volition antagonistic force agelong scope aerial threats targeting captious assets, portion Remotely Piloted Strike Aircraft volition alteration violative antagonistic and coordinated aerial operations on with stealth intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. The overhaul of Su-30 aero engines and aggregates is expected to widen craft work beingness and conscionable operational demands.For the Indian Coast Guard, AoN was accorded for Heavy Duty Air Cushion Vehicles to enactment multipurpose coastal operations, including precocious velocity patrolling, reconnaissance, hunt and rescue, assistance to ships and transport of unit and logistics.The ministry besides said that successful the fiscal twelvemonth 2025-26, AoN for 55 proposals worthy Rs 6.73 lakh crore has been accorded by the DAC. Additionally, superior procurement contracts for 503 proposals amounting to Rs 2.28 lakh crore person been signed truthful acold successful the existent fiscal, marking the highest levels of approvals and declaration signings successful immoderate fiscal year.
Army
- Air Defence Tracked System
- Armoured Piercing Tank Ammunition
- High Capacity Radio Relay
- Dhanush Gun System
- Runway Independent Aerial Surveillance System
Air Force
- Medium Transport Aircraft (replacement for AN-32 and IL-76 fleet)
- S-400 Long Range Surface-to-Air Missile System
- Remotely Piloted Strike Aircraft (RPSA)
- Overhaul of Su-30 aero motor aggregates
Coast Guard
- Heavy Duty Air Cushion Vehicles (hovercrafts)
