Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the procurement of equipment for the Defence Forces valued at over nine thousand and one hundred crore rupees. <br />''<br />''<br />''The council chaired by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman approved procurement of two Regiments of Akash Missile Systems. An official release said, the Missile to be procured is an upgraded version of the previously inducted Akash missiles. <br />''<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The upgraded Akash Weapon System is operationally critical equipment which will provide protection to vital assets.</span><br />