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The Defence Acquisition Council under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today approved various proposals amounting 67 thousand crore rupees.  For the Indian Army, Acceptance of Necessity was accorded for the procurement of Thermal Imager-based Driver Night Sight for infantry fighting vehicles BMP. This would enhance night driving capability of BMP and provide higher mobility and operational advantage to the Mechanised Infantry.
       
For the Indian Navy, Acceptance of Necessity was accorded for the procurement of Compact Autonomous Surface Craft, BrahMos Fire Control System and Launchers and Upgradation of BARAK-1 Point Defence Missile System. The procurement of Compact Autonomous Surface Craft will provide the capability to the Indian Navy for detection, classification and neutralisation of threats in anti-submarine warfare missions.
       
For the Indian Air Force,  Acceptance of Necessity for procurement of Mountain Radars and Upgradation of SAKSHAM and SPYDER Weapon System was accorded. The procurement of mountain radars will enhance the air surveillance capability along and across the borders in the mountainous region. The upgradation of SAKSHAM and SPYDER System for integration with Integrated Air Command and Control System will enhance the Air Defence capability.
         
Acceptance of Necessity was also accorded for procurement of Medium Altitude Long Endurance MALE Remotely Piloted Aircraft RPAs for the three Services. The proposed MALE RPAs can carry multiple payloads and weapons and operate at longer ranges for long endurance missions. They will significantly enhance round-the-clock surveillance and combat capability of the Armed Forces.
       
The DAC also accorded Acceptance of Necessity for sustenance of C-17 and C-130J fleets and comprehensive annual maintenance contract of S-400 Long Range Air Defence Missile System.

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