<div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the procurement of equipment for the defence forces valued at over 5500 crore rupees. The council chaired by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman approved procurement of 12 High Power Radars for the Indian Air Force under 'Buy (Indian) IDDM' category. </span></div>''<div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"></div>''<div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">An official release said, the radars will provide long range and high altitude radar cover with the capability to detect and track high speed targets. Their procurement will enhance the overall efficacy of the Air Defence network in the country.</div>''<div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">           </div>''<div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> The DAC also accorded approval for procurement of Air Cushion Vehicles for the Coast Guard and Army from Indian Shipyard. </div>''<div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"></div>''<div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">These vessels would offer advantage over conventional boats with their ability to travel at high speeds over shallow water terrain. </div>''<div class="yj6qo" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"></div>