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Defence Ministry clears proposal to procure 6 Apache attack helicopters for Army
The Union Defence Ministry has cleared a proposal to procure six AH-64-E Apache attack helicopters along with weapons systems from American aerospace giant Boeing for the Indian Army. Decision in this regard was taken at the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017
DAC approves proposals to buy Barak missiles for naval warships
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) of the Union Defence Ministry has approved proposal to procure fresh batch of Barak surface-to-air missiles (SAM) for the Indian Navy’s warships from Israel. The procurement of the missiles will enhance India’s maritime capability in ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
Government approves Phase II of coastal surveillance project
The Union Defence Ministry has given its nod to the Phase II of coastal surveillance project to expand the coastal radar surveillance network. It will strengthen surveillance of over 7,500-km coastline of the country. The decision was taken by the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2017
Defence Acquisition Council clears proposals worth Rs 1,900 crore
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has cleared proposals worth 1,900 crore rupees (close to $3 billion). All these approved proposals will be executed under ‘Buy India’ by Indian contractors. Decision in this regard was taken by DAC meeting chaired by ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016
Union Defence Ministry gives nod for purchase of 145 Ultra Light Howitzers guns from the US
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has given its approval to for the purchase of 145 Ultra-Light Howitzers (ULH) guns from the US. The procurement of ULH will be through the Foreign Military Sales ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016
DAC approves major changes in Defence Procurement Procedure
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has approved major changes in the new Defence Procurement Procedure (DDP) 2016. These changes were made in DPP 2016 to streamline defence acquisitions and give a big impetus ..