New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today approved various proposals worth Rs 67,000 crore.
For the Indian Army, Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) was accorded for the procurement of thermal imager-based driver night sight for BMP. This would enhance night driving capability of BMP and provide higher mobility and operational advantage to the Mechanised Infantry, a Defence Ministry statement said.
For the Indian Navy, AoN was accorded for the procurement of compact autonomous surface craft, BrahMos fire control system and launchers and upgradation of BARAK-1 point defence missile system.
The procurement of compact autonomous surface craft will provide the capability to the In...