DAC approves five capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 21,772 crore
On 3 December 2024, in New Delhi, the Defence Acquisition Council chaired by Rajnath Singh accorded Acceptance of Necessity for five capital acquisition proposals worth over Rs 21,772 crore.
Summary
On 3 December 2024, in New Delhi, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for five capital acquisition proposals worth over Rs 21,772 crore. They include 31 New Water Jet Fast Attack Crafts for the Indian Navy, an Electronic Warfare Suite for Su-30 MKI aircraft, and 6 Advanced Light Helicopters for the Indian Coast Guard, besides overhaul of T-72 and T-90 tanks, BMPs and Sukhoi engines.
Key facts
- Date
- 3 Dec 2024
- Chaired by
- Rajnath Singh
- Value
- Over Rs 21,772 crore, 5 proposals
- Navy
- 31 New Water Jet Fast Attack Crafts
- Air Force
- Electronic Warfare Suite for Su-30 MKI
- Coast Guard
- 6 Advanced Light Helicopters
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What was the total value of the five capital acquisition proposals cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council on 3 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Over Rs 21,772 crore
PIB (3 Dec 2024): the DAC under Rajnath Singh accorded Acceptance of Necessity for 05 capital acquisition proposals amounting to over Rs 21,772 crore.
How many New Water Jet Fast Attack Crafts for the Indian Navy did the DAC approve on 3 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 31
PIB (3 Dec 2024): DAC granted AoN for the procurement of 31 New Water Jet Fast Attack Crafts (NWJFACs) for the Indian Navy.
Consider the following statements about the DAC approvals of 3 December 2024: 1. AoN was accorded for an Electronic Warfare Suite for Su-30 MKI aircraft. 2. AoN was accorded for 6 Advanced Light Helicopters for the Indian Army. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (3 Dec 2024): AoN was accorded for an Electronic Warfare Suite for Su-30 MKI aircraft, so statement 1 is correct. The 06 Advanced Light Helicopters are for the Indian Coast Guard, not the Army, so statement 2 is wrong. Answer: 1 only.