DAC Clears ₹2.38 Lakh Crore Defence Proposals
In News
What Happened
Why It Matters
Background
History & Context
What Changed
- ▶
BEFORE: The Indian Air Force relied heavily on the aging fleet of Soviet-era AN-32 transport aircraft for medium lift logistics. NOW: An AoN is in place to acquire modern Medium Transport Aircraft to gradually phase out and replace the AN-32 fleet.
- ▶
BEFORE: Indian artillery modernization faced delays, with a heavy historical reliance on imported guns like the Bofors for heavy field artillery. NOW: The approval of the indigenous Dhanush Gun System ensures large-scale induction of domestically produced, modernized artillery.
- ▶
BEFORE: India had limited indigenous Remotely Piloted Strike Aircraft, restricting its unmanned combat aerial capabilities. NOW: The DAC's approval paves the way for the acquisition of advanced Remotely Piloted Strike Aircraft to significantly upgrade unmanned drone strike operations.
Prelims Angle
NCERT Connection
Practice Questions
Q1
Correct Statement(s)Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), which grants the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN), is chaired by the Prime Minister of India. 2. The Dhanush Gun System is an indigenously developed 155 mm artillery gun. Select the correct answer using the code given below: