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Defence Acquisition Council

  • 04 Sep 2024

On 3rd September, 2024, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has given Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals worth Rs. 1,44,716 crore.

Key Points

  • Stealth Frigates: Approval for the procurement of seven stealth frigates under Project-17B, with Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) as lead contenders.
  • Future Ready Combat Vehicles: The Army’s FRCVs, a replacement for T-72 and T-90 tanks, will feature superior mobility, multilayered protection, and real-time situational awareness.
  • Air Defence Systems: AoN granted for Air Defence Fire Control Radars (FCR) to enhance detection, tracking, and firing solutions against aerial threats.
  • Coast Guard Enhancements: Approval for Dornier-228 aircraft and Next Generation Patrol Vessels to boost the Indian Coast Guard's maritime surveillance and rescue operations.
  • Indigenous Focus: 99% of the approved proposals will be sourced from indigenous suppliers under Buy (Indian) and Buy (Indian-IDDM) categories.