Rajnath led DAC approves massive ₹1.45 Lakh cr for New Tanks, Advanced Combat Vehicles & Next-gen Boats

New Delhi: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, today granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for ten major capital acquisition proposals amounting to ₹1,44,716 crore.

This significant move underscores the Indian government’s commitment to enhancing its defence capabilities, with 99% of the total cost being allocated for indigenous procurement under the Buy (Indian) and Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured) categories.

The DAC's approval includes a major initiative for the modernization of the Indian Army’s tank fleet through the procurement of Future Ready Combat Vehicles (FRCVs).

The FRCVs are envisioned to be state-of-the-art Main Battle Tanks, equipped with superior mobility, all-terrain capability, multilayered protection, precision, and lethal firepower, along with real-time situational awareness.

In addition to the FRCVs, the DAC has cleared proposals for the procurement of Air Defence Fire Control Radars, designed to detect, track, and provide firing solutions for aerial targets. Also approved is the Forward Repair Team (Tracked), developed by Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited.

This equipment, which offers robust cross-country mobility, is intended for in-situ repairs during mechanized operations and will be authorized for use by both mechanized infantry battalions and armoured regiments.

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