Defence Acquisition Council to Review Major Indigenous Procurement Proposals on July 3
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is scheduled to meet on July 3 to consider defence procurement proposals exceeding Rs 1 lakh crore, focusing on indigenous manufacturing. Key proposals include acquiring K-9 Vajra artillery, HAMMER precision-guided munitions for Rafale and LCA Tejas aircraft, Verba short-range air defence systems, Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (MP-ATGMs), pseudo satellites, and naval systems. The meeting marks the first DAC session with the new Chiefs of Defence Staff, Army, and Navy, aiming to enhance India's military capabilities and self-reliance.