DAC approves ₹52,000 crore capital acquisition to boost combat readiness of defence forces

New Delhi, July 03
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved capital acquisition proposals worth 52 thousand crore rupees to enhance combat readiness of defence forces.

The approval has been given for the procurement of Anti-Unmanned Aerial Vehicles – Electronic Warfare System AKASH TARANG, Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) Systems, Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile Weapon System, Very Short Range Air Defence System, Active Protection System for Tanks and Jet Based Kamikaze Drone System for the Indian Army.

Defence Ministry said, Electronic Warfare System AKASH TARANG will provide effective anti-UAV protection to the Army formations. The MPATGM will enhance the potential of the Infantry to counter mechanised threats of the adversary. The MRSAM system provides medium range air defence against a variety of stand-off aerial threats. The Jet-Based Kamikaze Drones provide better Electronic Warfare capability with greater lethality and survivability while also being cost effective.

The Ministry said, for the Indian Navy, approval was given for the procurement of Multi Influence Ground Mine, Naval Shipborne Unmanned Aerial System and the setting-up of Land Based Testing Facility for Electric Propulsion System. While, for the Indian Air Force, the approval was accorded for the procurement of Fixed-Wing Based High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (FW-HAPS) and other proposals. The FW-HAPS will carry out persistent Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, telecommunication and remote sensing for the Indian Air Force.