NE NEWS SERVICE
NEW DELHI, SEPT 5
The Defence Acquisition Council, led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in a big fillip to India’s defence readiness, accorded approval for a set of proposals in whopping ₹1,44,716 crore. This blanket approval is the strategic move towards reinforcing military might of the nation through indigenous developments.
#DAC approves 10 capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 1.45 lakh cr to enhance defence
Procurement of Future Ready Combat Vehicles, Air Defence Fire Control Radars,Dornier-228 aircraft,Next Generation Fast Patrol & Offshore Patrol Vessels gets the nod.
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Of the total cost of Acceptance of Necessity (AoN), 99% is from indigenous sources under Buy (Indian) and Buy (lndian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured) categories.
- Procurement of Future Ready Combat Vehicles, Air Defence Fire Control Radars, Dornier-228 aircraft, Next Generation Fast Patrol & Offshore Patrol Vessels gets the nod
- Of the total cost of Acceptance of Necessity (AoN), 99% is from indigenous sources under Buy (Indian) and Buy (lndian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured) categories
- DAC pays tribute to late Indian Coast Guard DG Rakesh Pal
- Centre approves procurement of 240 aero-engines for IAF’s Su-30 MKI aircraft from HAL worth ₹ 26K crore
For modernisation of the tank fleet of the Indian Army, the proposal for procurement of Future Ready Combat Vehicles (FRCVs) has been cleared. The FRCV will be a futuristic Main Battle Tank with superior mobility, all terrain ability, multilayered protections, precision & lethal fires over and real-time situational awareness.
The AoN was also accorded for procurement of Air Defence Fire Control Radars, which will detect & track aerial target and provide firing solution. The proposal has also been approved for Forward Repair Team (Tracked) which has suitable cross country mobility for carrying out in-situ repair during mechanised operations. This equipment is designed & developed by Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited, and is authorised for both mechanised Infantry Battalion and Armoured Regiment.
Three AoNs have been accorded to enhance the capabilities of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The procurement of 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, will enhance the capability of ICG to carry out surveillance, patrolling of maritime zone, search & rescue and disaster relief operations.
DAC pays tribute to late Indian Coast Guard DG Rakesh Pal
Towards the end of the meeting, the Defence Minister took a moment to honour late Indian Coast Guard (ICG) DG Rakesh Pal, who was also a member of DAC. The DG passed away due to a heart attack in Chennai on August 18, 2024.
Rajnath Singh highlighted DG Rakesh Pal’s remarkable contributions to the growth and expansion of ICG. He conveyed heartfelt condolences, prayers and unwavering support on behalf of the Ministry of Defence to the bereaved family. In a solemn tribute, all members of DAC then stood up to observe a moment of silence, paying their respects to late DG Rakesh Pal whose legacy will continue to inspire.
Centre approves procurement of 240 aero-engines for IAF’s Su-30 MKI aircraft from HAL worth ₹ 26K crore
Cabinet Committee on Security, on Sunday, approved the proposal for procurement of 240 aero-engines (AL-31FP) for Su-30 MKI aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) under Buy (Indian) category from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at a cost of over ₹26,000 crore inclusive of all taxes and duties. The delivery of these aero-engines would start after one year and complete over a period of eight years.
The engines will have indigenous content over 54%, enhanced due to indigenisation of some key components of aero-engines. These would be manufactured at Koraput division of HAL.
Su-30 MKI is one of the most powerful and strategically-significant fleet of IAF. The supply of these aero-engines by HAL would meet the fleet sustenance requirement of IAF to continue their unhindered operations and strengthen the defence preparedness of the country.
