<span style="color: #222222;">The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved proposals for capital acquisition of various equipment required by the Indian Armed Forces at an approximate cost of Rs. 2,290 crore.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">These include procurement from Domestic Industry as well as Foreign vendors.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The DAC meeting was chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday.<br />''</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Under the Buy Indian category, the DAC approved procurement of Static HF Tans-receiver sets and Smart Anti Airfield Weapon.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The HF radio sets will enable seamless communication for the field units of Army and Air Force and are being procured at an approx. cost of Rs. 540 crore.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The Smart Anti Airfield Weapon being procured at an approx. cost of 970 crore rupees will add to the fire power of Navy and Airforce.<br />''</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Further, to equip the Frontline Troops of the Army the DAC also accorded approval for procurement of SIG SAUER Assault Rifles at a cost of approx. Rs. 780 crore.</span>
News On AIR | September 29, 2020 8:59 AM
DAC approves proposals for capital acquisition of equipment worth Rs. 2,290 crore