DAC clears 10 capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 1.45 lakh crore

The DAC, which is headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is among the top bodies for clearing major capital acquisitions for the Armed Forces. An AoN is the first step in the long defence procurement process. Grant of an AoN does not necessarily lead to a final order.

The long-pending procurement of FRCVs will help modernise the tank fleet of the Indian Army. The FRCV will be a futuristic Main Battle Tank with superior mobility, all terrain ability, multilayered protections, precision and lethal fires over and real-time situational awareness.

The Air Defence Fire Control Radars will help detect and track aerial targets and provide firing solutions.

The Defence Ministry issued a statement that the proposal has been approved for Forward Repair Team (Tracked), which has suitable cross-country mobility for carrying out in situ repair during mechanised operations. Proposals to acquire three major capabilities of the Indian Coast Guard was also approved in the DAC meeting on Tuesday. This includes more Dornier 228 aircraft, Next Generation Fast Patrol Vessels having high operational features in rough weather conditions and Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels with advanced technology and enhanced long-range operations.