New Delhi, March 20 -- Under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), on Thursday accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoNs) to eight capital acquisition proposals amounting to over Rs 54,000 crore.

For the Indian Army, AoN for procurement of 1350 HP Engine was accorded to upgrade the present 1000 HP Engine for the T-90 Tanks. This will enhance the battlefield mobility of these tanks, especially in high-altitude areas by increasing the power-to-weight ratio, accc=ording to the Ministry of Defence.

For the Indian Navy, AoN for procurement of Varunastra Torpedoes (Combat) was accorded by DAC.

Varunastra Torpedo is an indigenously developed ship-launched anti-submarine torpedo developed by th...