DAC approves acquisition of equipment worth Rs 3000 crore, including BrahMos and ARVs

New Delhi, Dec 1 The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Saturday concurred endorsement for the procurement of barrier hardware worth almost Rs 3000 crore which incorporates BrahMos Missiles, and Armored Recovery Vehicles (ARVs) for Battle Tank Arjun. The choice was taken at a meeting led by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

The DAC allowed approval for procurement of indigenous BrahMos Missiles for two Indian Navy boats to be worked in Russia. The indigenously designed BrahMos Missile is a tested and proven supersonic cruise missile and will form the primary weapon onboard these ships.

The DAC also approved the procurement of Armoured Recovery Vehicles (ARVs) for the Indian Army's fundamental fight tank Arjun. These are Designed and Developed by Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and would be made by BEML.

ARVs ensure efficient and speedy repair and recovery operations during combat.

The DAC had before in September approved the buy of gear esteemed at over Rs 9,100 crore. These incorporated the buy of two Regiments of Akash Missile Systems under 'Buy (Indian)' category. The Missile to be procured is an upgraded version of the recently enlisted Akash missiles and will incorporate searcher innovation, have 360 degree inclusion and will be of minimal design with reduced signature. The upgraded Akash Weapon System is operationally basic gear which will give assurance to vital assets.

The DAC also gave its approval for progressing Design and Development of Individual Under Water Breathing Apparatus (IUWBA) for T 90 Tanks. Developed by DRDO Lab DEBEL, the IUWBA is used by the crew of Tanks as a safety gear and is required by the Tank crew for crisis escape while arranging water obstacles while deep fording.