Defence Acquisition Council approves Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for three capital acquisition proposals - two of Indian Army & one of Indian Navy - worth Rs 4,276 crores: Ministry of Defence

The DAC accorded AoN for procurement of HELINA Anti-Tank Guided Missiles, launchers and associated support equipment which will be integrated to the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH). Its induction will strengthen the offensive capability of Indian Army: Defence Ministry

Defence Acquisition Council also accorded AoN for procurement of VSHORAD (IR Homing) missile system under design & development by DRDO: Defence Ministry

DAC granted approval for procurement of Brahmos Launcher and Fire Control System (FCS) for the Shivalik class of ships & Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMVs) for Indian Navy: Defence Ministry