The Air Force will strengthen its aerial defense with new Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft systems.
New Delhi: In a major move that promises to boost India’s defence power, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has reportedly approved eight major capital acquisition proposals worth over Rs 54,000 crore. These procurements will enhance the capabilities of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for procuring 1,350 horsepower (HP) engines to replace the existing 1,000 HP engines in T-90 tanks. This upgrade aims to enhance the tanks’ mobility, particularly in high-altitude regions, by improving their power-to-weight ratio.
The Navy will receive additional Varunastra torpedoes, an advanced ship-launched anti-submarine weapon. Designed by the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory, this indigenous system will boost India’s underwater combat capabilities against enemy submarines.
The Air Force will strengthen its aerial defense with new Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft systems. These high-tech aircraft enhance battlefield awareness and coordination, significantly improving combat effectiveness.
The Defence Ministry is implementing reforms to speed up the procurement process alongside approving new military purchases. Bureaucratic delays have long plagued India’s defense acquisitions, with past deals like Rafale fighters and Scorpene submarines facing extended timelines.
“The defense ministry wants the cumbersome capital acquisition procedure, governed by a voluminous Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) manual, running into 657 pages across two volumes, to be made more efficient so that acquisition of much-needed platforms is not delayed,” according to a Hindustan Times report quoting at least three top officials.
