Source: ET Subject: Defence Context: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital acquisition proposals worth about ₹79,000 crore to strengthen the operational capabilities of the Armed Forces. About Defence Acquisition Council (DAC): What it is? The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is the highest decision-making body for capital defence procurements …
Source: News on Air Context: Ministry of Defence approved Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025, replacing the 2009 manual to accelerate revenue procurement and promote Aatmanirbharta. About Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025: What it is? A policy document guiding all revenue procurement of goods/services for Armed Forces & MoD organisations, worth ~₹1 lakh crore annually. Updated …
Source: TH Context: The Defence Ministry signed ₹10,147 crore contracts with EEL, MIL, and BEL to enhance Pinaka MRLS firepower, improve range, precision, and modernize artillery systems under Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Key Features of the Procurement: Enhanced Firepower: ADM Type-1 Rockets: Disperse sub-munitions over a large area; effective against mechanized forces. HEPF Mk-1 (Enhanced) Rockets: Extended …
