Centre clears AWACS project

The DAC, headed by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, cleared the purchase of mine ploughs for T-90 tanks.

The Government on Friday cleared the project for development of Airborne Early Warning and Control systems (AWACS) at Rs 5113 crore. While deferring decision on the much talked about Avro-replacement program which is stuck due to single vendor situation, the defence acquisition council (DAC) headed by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar cleared the purchase of mine ploughs for T-90 tanks at Rs 710 crore and 30 weapon locating radars at Rs 1,605 crore besides others.