Govt approves capital procurement proposals worth ₹4,276 crore
Live MintThe Union defence ministry on Tuesday approved capital procurement proposals, including that of Helina anti-tank guided missiles, worth ₹4,276 crore. In a press release, the Ministry of Defence said, “A meeting of Defence Acquisition Council, held on January 10, 2023 under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, accorded Acceptance of Necessity for three capital acquisition proposals, amounting to ₹4,276 crore.” There were three proposals – two for the Army and third was for the Indian Navy. The defence ministry said the DAC accorded Acceptance of Necessity for three capital acquisition proposals, amounting to ₹4,276 crore. "Further, the DAC granted approval for procurement of Brahmos Launcher and Fire Control System for the Shivalik class of ships and next generation missile vessels for the Indian Navy," it said, adding, “With their induction, these ships would have enhanced capability of carrying out maritime strike operations, interdicting and destroying enemy's warships and merchant vessels.”