DAC approves defence procurement worth ₹67,000 crore to strengthen border security

DAC approves defence procurement to strengthen border security. The Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, sanctioned multiple procurement proposals worth nearly Rs. 67,000 cr to strengthen the nation’s military preparedness.  According to the Ministry of Defence, for the Indian Army, Acceptance of Necessity, was accorded for the procurement of Thermal Imager based Driver Night Sight for BMP. This would enhance night driving capability of BMP and provide higher mobility and operational advantage to the mechanized infantry.  For the Indian Navy, AoN was accorded for the procurement of Compact Autonomous Surface Craft, BrahMos Fire Control System and launchers, and upgradation of BARAK-1 point defence missile system. The procurement of Compact Autonomous Surface Craft will provide the capability to the Navy for detection, classification and neutralisation of threats in anti-submarine warfare missions. For the Indian Air Force,