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Defence Acquisition Council Approves Indigenous Equipment Procurements

Source:Indian Express ↗

কেন এটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ

It reflects India's policy framework on defence procurement, indigenisation efforts through bodies like the DAC, and strategic preparedness against modern aerial and maritime threats.

সারসংক্ষেপ

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved procurement proposals, including Arudhra radars and gas turbines, to boost India's defence capabilities and promote domestic manufacturing under self-reliance initiatives.

মূল বিষয়

  • The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital acquisition proposals aimed at enhancing the operational capabilities of the Armed Forces.
  • Key approvals include Arudhra radars and gas turbines, focusing on indigenization and strengthening technological capabilities.
  • The move highlights India's continuous push towards Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliance) in the defence manufacturing sector.

গুরুত্বপূর্ণ শব্দ

Defence Acquisition Council

India's apex decision-making body in the Ministry of Defence, chaired by the Defence Minister, responsible for giving policy guidelines and granting Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital acquisitions of the armed forces.

UPSC context

Important for UPSC CSE Prelims and Mains (GS Paper III: Security and Defence Preparedness, institutional structures, and indigenisation).

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Arudhra Radar

An indigenous 4D multi-function phased array radar developed by DRDO and manufactured by BEL, used for surveillance, detection, and tracking of aerial targets.

UPSC context

Relevant for GS Paper III (Science and Technology, Indigenisation of Technology, and Defence Preparedness).

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Marine Gas Turbines

Warship propulsion systems critical for naval vessels, whose domestic design and development under DAC proposals aim to reduce foreign dependency.

UPSC context

Important for GS Paper III under defence indigenisation, self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat), and naval modernization.

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সংযুক্ত স্থির ধারণা

Internal Security and Defence Preparedness

What is the composition and mandate of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC)?

  • Apex Authority: Apex body headed by the Defence Minister for deciding capital acquisition policy and procurement for the armed forces.
  • Kargil Origin: Established in 2001 following the recommendations of the Group of Ministers (GoM) report on 'Reforming the National Security System' post-Kargil War.
  • AoN Role: Grants the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN), which is the formal first step in India's defence procurement cycle.

আন্তঃবিষয় প্যাটার্ন

  • Defence Indigenization & Critical Minerals Supply Chain

    Defence indigenization requires advanced metallurgy and superalloys, linking high-tech manufacturing to critical mineral supply chains and import dependency strategies.

  • Defence Capital Outlay & Fiscal Consolidation

    DAC procurement approvals feed directly into capital expenditure targets under the Union Budget, balancing fiscal consolidation with modernization needs.

Expect a statement-based question combining DAC's composition, the AoN stage, and the Kargil Review Committee origin.

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