DAC approves 5 capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 21,772 crores to augment defence preparedness

New Delhi [India], December 3 (ANI): The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship Defence Minister Rajnath Singh accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 5 capital acquisition proposals amounting to over Rs. 21,772 crores on Tuesday, as per a statement from the Ministry of Defence.
DAC AoN for the procurement of 31 new water jet fast attack crafts (NWJFACs) for the Indian Navy, as per the ministry.
These are designed to perform the task of low intensity maritime operations, surveillance, patrol, and search and rescue (SAR) operations close to coast.
In addition, these vessels will play an effective role in anti-piracy missions, especially in and around our island territories. DAC also accorded AoN for procurement of 120 fast interceptor craft (FIC-1). These vessels are capable to perform multiple roles, including escorting high value units such as aircraft carriers, destroyers, and frigates, submarines for coastal defence, the release added.
AoN for procurement of electronic warfare suite (EWS) comprising external airborne self protection jammer pods, next generation radar warning receiver and associated equipment for Su-30 MKI aircraft was accorded by DAC. This system will enhance the operational capabilities of SU-30 MKI and protect it from enemy radars and related weapon system while carrying out a mission against enemy targets protected by air defence systems, the ministry said.
DAC accorded AoN for procurement of 6 advanced light helicopters (ALH) M (MR) for Indian Coast Guard to strengthen the coastal security and surveillance in the coastal areas.
It has also accorded approval for the overhaul of T-72 & T-90 tanks, BMP- and engines of Sukhoi fighter aircraft which will enhance the service life of these assets, the release said. (ANI).