Big Boost For Armed Forces; Procurement Of 12 Advanced Su-30 MKI Aircraft Approved
According to the Defence Ministry, to enhance protection, mobility, attack capability and increased survivability of mechanised forces, the DAC accorded AoN for procurement of Light Armoured Multipurpose Vehicles (LAMV) and Integrated Surveillance and Targeting System (ISAT-S).
Sep 15, 2023, 16:57 PM IST
Defence Ministry to take up Rs 20,000 crore Predator drones deal with US
India and the US have been negotiating the deal for more than two years and it is now in the final stages of getting cleared by the government, the sources said. The Indian Navy is the lead service for this acquisition case, and it is jointly putting it up for clearance from the government.
Nov 15, 2021, 13:10 PM IST
Make in India: Proposals worth Rs 7,965 cr approved for Armed Forces modernisation
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), in its meeting of November 02, 2021, held under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital acquisition proposals for modernisation and operational needs of the Armed Forces amounting to Rs 7,965 crore.
Nov 02, 2021, 15:53 PM IST
DAC approves acquisition proposals worth Rs 13,700 crore for armed forces
"The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved capital acquisition proposals of various weapons/ platforms/ equipment/ systems required by the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, in New Delhi on February 23, 2021," the Defence Ministry said.
Feb 23, 2021, 19:43 PM IST
Centre okays arms acquisition of arms worth Rs 2,290 cr, including 72,000 Sig Sauer assault rifles from US
The procurement proposals were approved at a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), the defence ministry's highest decision-making body on procurement.
Sep 28, 2020, 19:29 PM IST
DAC approves procurement of defence equipment worth Rs 8722 crore in major boost to armed forces
In a major boost to the armed forces, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Tuesday approved the procurement of defence equipment for an approximate cost of Rs 8,722.38 crore, including 106 basic trainer aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The step will strengthen the armed forces by relying on indigenous capability to take forward the initiative on ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.
Aug 11, 2020, 18:28 PM IST
DAC clears short-listing of Indian firms for Navy's Rs 50,000 crore P-75I submarine project
The six diesel-electric P-75I submarines for the Indian Navy will have advanced air-independent propulsion systems. They will be able to fire vertical launched BrahMos supersonic cruise missile against the sea and land-based targets as well as carry tube-launched torpedoes to take on enemy submarines.
Jan 21, 2020, 19:43 PM IST
Govt to decide on buying two BrahMos missile batteries to tackle enemy warships
The Indian Navy wants to use the two BrahMos missile batteries to replace its existing systems which have become old and need replacement
Aug 07, 2019, 23:18 PM IST
No fresh incidents of violence against Kashmiris since Feb 22, Centre to Supreme Court
The court on February 22 directed chief secretaries and DGPs of 11 states to take "prompt" and "necessary" action to prevent incidents of alleged threat, social boycott and violence against Kashmiris following the Pulwama terror attack.
Feb 27, 2019, 14:10 PM IST
Defence Ministry clears Rs 40,000 crore project to build six submarines, acquire 5,000 Milan 2T anti-tank guided missiles for Army
The decision to this effect was taken during the Defence Acquisition Council meeting.
Jan 31, 2019, 19:54 PM IST
DAC approves acquisition of equipment worth Rs 3000 crore, including BrahMos and ARVs
The DAC granted approval for procurement of indigenous BrahMos Missiles for two Indian Navy ships to be built in Russia.
Dec 01, 2018, 14:25 PM IST
India's T 90 tanks to have safety gear enabling crew to operate underwater for 45 mins
IUWBA will be used by the crew of Tanks as a safety gear which is required for emergency situations during deep fording.
Sep 19, 2018, 15:07 PM IST
DAC clears proposals worth more than Rs 6,900 crore, includes thermal imaging system for night fighting capabilities
Thermal Imaging Night Sights for the Rocket Launcher used by the Army and the Air Force will be bought through established Indian vendors, the Defence Ministry said on Monday.
May 28, 2018, 20:50 PM IST
Defence procurements worth Rs 1850 crore approved by DAC
The DAC approved the acquisition of essential quantity of Infantry Combat Vehicle.
Feb 21, 2018, 08:00 AM IST
Defence ministry clears capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 1,850 crore
The defence ministry on Tuesday approved capital acquisition proposals worth over Rs 1,850 crore.
Feb 20, 2018, 20:49 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman chairs first DAC, clears sonars, missiles for Navy
Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday cleared a project worth Rs 200 crore for Indian Navy.
Sep 27, 2017, 20:08 PM IST
Proposal cleared for modernisation of Army's armoured vehicles
The modernisation of the armoured vehicles will enhance their overall performance besides enabling them to fully operate at night.
Jul 08, 2017, 21:51 PM IST
Strategic partnership model in defence sector finalised
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Saturday finalised the broad contours of a long-term strategic partnership with the Indian private sector in defence manufacturing.
May 20, 2017, 17:49 PM IST
DEA discusses indigenous manufacture of fighter jets, choppers
Defence Ministry sources said the DAC, chaired by Defence Minister Arun Jaitley, made "forward movement" towards finalising the 'strategic partnership (SP) model', covering "substantial ground".
May 15, 2017, 22:38 PM IST
MoD clears blacklisting policy, says no blanket ban on armament firms suspected of graft
"The DAC considered and approved guidelines for suspension or banning of entities or blacklisting," sources said.
Nov 08, 2016, 00:14 AM IST
