Def Min okays proposals worth Rs 4,276-cr
Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Tuesday cleared three capital acquisition proposals amounting to Rs 4,276 crore for buying indigenous Helina anti-tank missiles and air defence systems to be developed for taking down enemy aircraft.The procurement proposals were cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.Defence Acquisition Council approves Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for three capital acquisition proposals - two of… https://t.co/x0d1DYi4Xo— ANI (@ANI) 1673354633000 Two proposals were for the Army and the third one was for the Indian Navy.The defence ministry said the DAC accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for three capital acquisition proposals, amounting to Rs 4,276 crore."The DAC accorded AoN for procurement of Helina anti-tank guided missiles, launchers and associated support equipment which will be integrated to the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH)," it said.This missile is an essential part of weaponisation of ALH for countering enemy threats."Its induction will strengthen the offensive capability of the Indian Army," the ministry said in a statement.It said the DAC also accorded AoN for procurement of VSHORAD missile system under design and development by DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation)."In view of the recent developments along the Northern borders there is a need to focus on effective Air Defence (AD) weapon systems which are man portable and can be deployed quickly in rugged terrain and maritime domain," it said.The ministry said procurement of VSHORAD, as a robust and quickly deployable system, will strengthen the air defence capabilities."Further, the DAC granted approval for procurement of Brahmos Launcher and Fire Control System (FCS) for the Shivalik class of ships and next generation missile vessels (NGMVs) for the Indian Navy," it said."With their induction, these ships would have enhanced capability of carrying out maritime strike operations, interdicting and destroying enemy's warships and merchant vessels," the ministry added.
Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Tuesday cleared three capital acquisition proposals amounting to Rs 4,276 crore for buying indigenous Helina anti-tank missiles and air defence systems to be developed for taking down enemy aircraft.The procurement proposals were cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.Defence Acquisition Council approves Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for three capital acquisition proposals - two of… https://t.co/x0d1DYi4Xo— ANI (@ANI) 1673354633000 Two proposals were for the Army and the third one was for the Indian Navy.The defence ministry said the DAC accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for three capital acquisition proposals, amounting to Rs 4,276 crore."The DAC accorded AoN for procurement of Helina anti-tank guided missiles, launchers and associated support equipment which will be integrated to the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH)," it said.This missile is an essential part of weaponisation of ALH for countering enemy threats."Its induction will strengthen the offensive capability of the Indian Army," the ministry said in a statement.It said the DAC also accorded AoN for procurement of VSHORAD missile system under design and development by DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation)."In view of the recent developments along the Northern borders there is a need to focus on effective Air Defence (AD) weapon systems which are man portable and can be deployed quickly in rugged terrain and maritime domain," it said.The ministry said procurement of VSHORAD, as a robust and quickly deployable system, will strengthen the air defence capabilities."Further, the DAC granted approval for procurement of Brahmos Launcher and Fire Control System (FCS) for the Shivalik class of ships and next generation missile vessels (NGMVs) for the Indian Navy," it said."With their induction, these ships would have enhanced capability of carrying out maritime strike operations, interdicting and destroying enemy's warships and merchant vessels," the ministry added.
