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The Modi government has decided to go ahead with an ambitious list of new modern weapons and weapon systems it intends to buy  worth Rs 84,560 crores.

In its meeting held on Friday the 16th of February 2024, the DAC accorded approval for Acceptance of Necessity (AoNs) for various capital acquisition proposals primarily for Navy and Coast Guard.

Among the new weapons and weapon systems, the list includes new generation anti-tank mines, Air Defence Tactical Control Radar, Heavy Weight Torpedoes, Medium Range Maritime Reconnaissance & Multi-Mission Maritime Aircraft, Flight Refueller Aircraft & Software Defined Radios

The Defence Acquisition Council is headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

In a release issued by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) – in order to enhance the operational efficiency and domination in the Tactical Battle Area for engaging targets that are Beyond Visual Line of Sight by the Mechanised Forces, the AoN under Buy (Indian-IDDM) category has been accorded for procurement of Canister Launched Anti-Armour Loiter Munition System.

Further, to strengthen the Air Defence Systems, especially the capabilities to detect slow, small and low-flying targets as well as surveillance, detection & tracking of different targets, the AoN has been accorded for procurement of Air Defence Tactical Control Radar under Buy (Indian-IDDM) category.

Procurement has also cleared for Medium Range Maritime Reconnaissance and Multi-Mission Maritime Aircraft for Navy and Coast Guard.

Further, to keep the Indian Naval Ships one step ahead of the threats posed by the adversaries, Active Towed Array Sonar having capabilities to operate at low frequencies and various depths for long range detections of adversary submarines was also given a green signal to take the next step on procurement of this weaponry.

Heavy Weight Torpedoes for enhancing the attacking capabilities of Kalvari Class submarines will be purchased for Indian Navy’s requirements.

The AoN for sustainment support through Follow On Support (FOS) and Repair Replenishment support through Follow On Supply Support (FOSS) for

The DAC also cleared purchase of new 24 Seahawk helicopters from the USA.

The Indian Air Force will also get a new Flight Refueller Aircraft for enhancing the operational capabilities and reach of the Indian Air Force.

In order to improve secured communication lines in the Indian Coast Guard government will also buy Software Defined Radios.