Defence Information: In a serious step to boost India’s defence capabilities, the Central authorities has authorised acquisitions value Rs 1.45 lakh crore. The transfer comes as India is going through a hostile scenario on three fronts. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), led be Defence Minister Rajnath Singh accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals amounting to Rs 1,44,716 crore. Of the overall price of AoNs, 99% is from Indigenous sources below the Purchase (Indian) and Purchase (Indian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured) classes.
“For modernisation of the tank fleet of the Indian Military, the proposal for procurement of Future Prepared Fight Automobiles (FRCVs) has been cleared. The FRCV will probably be a futuristic Primary Battle Tank with superior mobility, all-terrain skill, multilayered protections, precision & deadly fires over and real-time situational consciousness,” mentioned the Ministry of Defence in an announcement.
The military can even procure Air Defence Hearth Management Radars, which can detect & monitor aerial targets and supply firing options. “The proposal has additionally been authorised for Ahead Restore Crew (Tracked) which has appropriate cross-country mobility for finishing up in-situ restore throughout mechanised operations. This tools is designed & developed by Armoured Automobiles Nigam Restricted, and is authorised for each mechanised Infantry Battalion and Armoured Regiment,” it mentioned.
A choice has additionally been taken to boost the capabilities of the coast guards. “Three AoNs have been accorded to boost the capabilities of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The procurement of Dornier-228 plane, Subsequent Era Quick Patrol Vessels having excessive operational options in tough climate circumstances and Subsequent Era Offshore Patrol Vessels with superior expertise and enhanced long-range operations, will improve the aptitude of ICG to hold out surveillance, patrolling of the maritime zone, search & rescue and catastrophe reduction operations,” mentioned the Defence Ministry.
On the event, Rajnath Singh additionally paid tributes to late Indian Coast Guard (ICG) DG Rakesh Pal, who was additionally a member of DAC. The DG handed away resulting from a coronary heart assault in Chennai on August 18, 2024.