Indian Air Force to get more "Tejas" Fighter Aircrafts, "Prachand" Light Helicopters as part of mega Defence deal of the Govt
In a bid to boost the overall combat capability of the armed forces, India on Thursday cleared the procurement of an additional batch of 97 Tejas light combat aircraft and around 150 Prachand helicopters.
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh accorded approval for various capital acquisition proposals amounting to Rs 2.23 lakh crore.
The DAC has granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the upgradation of Su-30 MKI aircraft indigenously from the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
The AoN was accorded for procurement of two types of Anti-tank Munitions namely, Area Denial Munition (ADM) Type – 2 and Type-3, which are capable of neutralising Tanks and Armoured personnel carriers and enemy personnel. AoN for procurement of state-of-the-art Towed Gun System (TGS) has also been granted, which will become a mainstay of Artillery forces of the Indian Army. The AoN was also accorded for 155 mm Nubless projectile for use in 155 mm Artillery guns which will enhance lethality and safety of the projectiles.
(Source : Indian Express)
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