Context: DAC Defence Procurement Approval
The Defence Acquisition Council approved Acceptance of Necessity for capital acquisition proposals worth around ₹52,000 crore.
The proposals aim to enhance operational capabilities of the Army, Navy and Air Force, with focus on indigenisation and next-generation defence technologies.
Defence Acquisition Council
The Defence Acquisition Council is the highest decision-making body for capital defence procurement.
Chairperson
- Defence Minister
Acceptance of Necessity
Acceptance of Necessity is the first stage of the defence procurement process.
It means the broad requirement for a defence purchase has been accepted.
Important Defence Systems Approved
1. Akash Tarang
Type
- Indigenous Anti-UAV Electronic Warfare System
Purpose
Used for:
- Detecting hostile drones
- Tracking hostile drones
- Neutralising hostile drones
2. MPATGM
Full Form
- Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile
Developed By
- DRDO
Type
- Fire-and-forget missile
Purpose
Used to destroy:
- Enemy tanks
- Armoured vehicles
3. MRSAM
Full Form
- Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile
Developed By
- DRDO and Israel Aerospace Industries
Purpose
Air defence against:
- Aircraft
- Helicopters
- Drones
- Missiles
4. V-SHORADS
Full Form
- Very Short-Range Air Defence System
Developed By
- DRDO
Type
- Man-portable air defence missile
Purpose
Counters:
- Low-flying aerial threats
- Enemy aircraft
- Helicopters
- Drones
5. FW-HAPS
Full Form
- Fixed-Wing High Altitude Pseudo Satellite
Type
- Solar-powered high-altitude unmanned platform
Purpose
Used for:
- Persistent Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
- Communication
- Border surveillance
Significance
- Strengthens indigenous defence manufacturing.
- Supports Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
- Improves drone defence capability.
- Enhances air defence systems.
- Strengthens border surveillance.
- Supports next-generation warfare preparedness.
- Reduces dependence on imports.
