The Defence Acquisition Council approved five capital acquisition proposals worth over Rs. 21,772 Crores. This included the procurement of Water Jet Fast Attack Crafts, Fast Interceptor Craft, Electronic Warfare Suite, Next Generation Radar Warning Receiver and Advanced Light Helicopters. Also Read : Current Affairs — SSB Interview Material — English Study Material — AFCAT CDS NDA NCERT Notes
The DAC granted the approval for the procurement of 31 New Water Jet Fast Attack Crafts (NWJFACs) for the Indian Navy.
The council also approved the procurement of 120 Fast Interceptor Craft (FIC-1).
The approval for the procurement of Electronic Warfare Suite (EWS) equipped with external airborne self protection jammer pods, next generation radar warning receiver and associated equipment for Su-30 MKI aircraft was also made.
The committee, further accorded AoN for procurement of six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) M (MR) for Indian Coast Guard.
It has also accorded approval for the overhaul of T-72 & T-90 tanks, BMP- and engines of Sukhoi fighter aircraft.
