Begin typing your search...
Nirmala chairs first DAC, clears sonars, missiles for Navy
Chairing her first Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday cleared two projects related to the Indian Navy. One of them includes the purchase of indigenous sonars worth Rs 200 crore for naval ships.
By
migrator
migrator
New Delhi
“It will provide a significant boost to the Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities,” a statement said. The upgraded sonars will be fitted to the Navy’s destroyers and frigates, Defence Ministry officials said.
These sonars are designed, developed and manufactured indigenously by the DRDO and the Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory, Kochi. The DAC also cleared procurement of missiles for replenishing the naval inventory.
Sitharaman also reviewed the status of the Capital Acquisition Schemes and directed that the schemes are to be meticulously monitored and brought to maturity within stipulated timelines.
She said that holding DAC meets fortnightly will enable speeding up the process of capability development of the armed forces.
Visit news.dtnext.in to explore our interactive epaper!
Download the DT Next app for more exciting features!
Click here for iOS
Click here for Android
Next Story
