Defence Acquisition Council: Approving Indigenous Air Defence Systems
Source:Indian Express ↗
ఇది ఎందుకు ముఖ్యం
Reflects India's continuous policy shift towards indigenous defence manufacturing, technological upgradation, and strategic autonomy under Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
సారాంశం
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has cleared capital procurement proposals worth nearly Rs 52,000 crore, focusing heavily on bolstering India's air defence architecture through systems like Akash Tarang and MRSAM, while advancing indigenous defence manufacturing goals.
ముఖ్య అంశాలు
- The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved capital acquisition proposals worth approximately Rs 52,000 crore to enhance India's military capabilities.
- Major approvals include procurement of advanced systems like the Akash Tarang and Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) systems to boost air defence networks.
- The push focuses primarily on indigenisation and bolstering self-reliance under the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative in the defence manufacturing sector.
ముఖ్యమైన పదాలు
Defence Acquisition Council
The apex decision-making body under the Ministry of Defence that clears major capital acquisition proposals and grants Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the armed forces.
UPSC context
GS Paper III (Security/Defence Preparedness); tests institutional frameworks for military modernization and capital procurement policy.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat
India's national policy goal aiming for self-reliance in manufacturing, technology, and defence production to reduce import dependence and boost indigenous capabilities.
UPSC context
GS Paper III (Economy/Indigenisation of Technology); tests strategies for domestic manufacturing and economic self-sufficiency.
MRSAM
An advanced medium-range surface-to-air missile air-defence system designed to protect against a variety of airborne threats.
UPSC context
GS Paper III (Security/Defence); tests technological capabilities and modernization of India's multi-layered air defence architecture.
ప్రిలిమ్స్ ఉచ్చు
The grant of 'Acceptance of Necessity' (AoN) by the DAC marks the final financial sanction for military procurement.
Aspirants often confuse the DAC's grant of 'Acceptance of Necessity' (AoN) with the final contract signing or financial sanction, whereas AoN is only the preliminary first legal step in procurement.
అనుసంధానమైన స్థిర భావనలు
What is the role and composition of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC)?
- Apex Body: Apex Body: It is India's apex decision-making body under the Ministry of Defence for capital procurement policy.
- Chairperson: Chairperson: The DAC is chaired by the Union Defence Minister.
- Origin: Origin: It was established in 2001 on the recommendations of the Group of Ministers (GoM) following the Kargil War.
- First Step: First Step: Grant of 'Acceptance of Necessity' (AoN) by the DAC is the mandatory first legal step for any military acquisition.
అంతర-అంశ నమూనాలు
Defense Procurement + Fiscal Policy Integration
Large capital acquisitions under Aatmanirbhar Bharat tie defense manufacturing targets directly to fiscal deficit management and industrial corridor policies.
Air Defence + Strategic Electronics Indigenisation
Layered air defence integration (MRSAM, Akash) directly intersects with critical electronics, semiconductor missions, and advanced radar component localization.
DAC composition, AoN stage, and Aatmanirbhar procurement categories are high-yield static-dynamic overlap topics for Prelims.
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