The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has given approval for acquisition of defence equipment worth about Rs 3,000 crore. The DAC has granted approval for procurement of BrahMos Missile which are manufactured indigenously. This BrahMos Missile is for two Indian Navy ships to be built in Russia. The BrahMos Missile which is indigenously designed and is tested and proven supersonic cruise missile will form the primary weapon on-board these Ships.
The DAC also approved the procurement of Armoured Recovery Vehicles (ARVs) for the Indian Army’s Main Battle Tank Arjun. These are designed and Developed by DRDO and would be manufactured by BEML. During combat the ARVs ensure efficient and speedy repair and recovery operations.
@EPC World Media
