<span style="color: #222222;">Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the procurement of equipment for the Defence Forces valued at over nine thousand and one hundred crore rupees. The council chaired by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman approved procurement of two Regiments of Akash Missile Systems. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">An official release said, the Missile to be procured is an upgraded version of the previously inducted Akash missiles. The upgraded Akash Weapon System is operationally critical equipment which will provide protection to vital assets.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The DAC also accorded approval for progressing Design and Development of Individual Under Water Breathing Apparatus (IUWBA) for T 90 Tanks. Developed by DRDO Lab, the IUWBA is used by the crew of Tanks as a safety gear and is required by the Tank crew for emergency escape when negotiating water obstacles while deep fording. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The DAC also approved Design and Development of Test Equipment for Guided Weapons System of T 90 Tank. The equipment is being developed by DRDO and will give an indigenous solution to the Test Equipment used for checking the Guided Weapon System of Tank T 90. </span><br />