Defence Acquisition Council

Source: LM

Context: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved capital acquisition proposals worth ₹1.05 lakh crore, aimed at enhancing India’s defence capabilities through 100% indigenous sourcing.

About Recent Approvals for Defence Procurement:

• ₹1.05 Lakh Crore Indigenous Proposals Cleared: DAC approved 10 capital acquisition proposals under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category.

• DAC approved 10 capital acquisition proposals under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category.

• Naval Procurement Plans: AoN accorded for Moored Mines, Mine Counter Measure Vessels, Submersible Autonomous Vessels, and Super Rapid Gun Mounts.

• AoN accorded for Moored Mines, Mine Counter Measure Vessels, Submersible Autonomous Vessels, and Super Rapid Gun Mounts.

• ₹30,000 Cr QR-SAM Procurement in Pipeline: MoD likely to finalize procurement of 3 regiments of Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missiles (QR-SAM) to boost Indian Army’s air defence.

• MoD likely to finalize procurement of 3 regiments of Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missiles (QR-SAM) to boost Indian Army’s air defence.

• Biggest-Ever Helicopter Deal: Cabinet Committee on Security cleared ₹62,700 crore deal to procure 156 Light Combat Helicopters (Prachand) from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL).

• Cabinet Committee on Security cleared ₹62,700 crore deal to procure 156 Light Combat Helicopters (Prachand) from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL).

About Defence Acquisition Council (DAC):

• It is the highest decision-making body in the Ministry of Defence for procurement matters.

• Established: Formed in 2001, following the Group of Ministers Report on National Security reforms post Kargil War (1999).

• Ministry: Under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India.

• Composition: Chaired by the defence minister. Includes Chief of Defence Staff, and the Chiefs of Army, Navy, and Air Force.

• Chaired by the defence minister.

• Includes Chief of Defence Staff, and the Chiefs of Army, Navy, and Air Force.

• Aim: To ensure time-bound, cost-effective, and capability-driven procurement using allocated budget optimally.

• Key Functions: Approves Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital acquisition proposals. Gives in-principle nod to the Long-Term Integrated Perspective Plan (LTIPP) spanning 15 years. Categorises acquisitions under Buy (Indian), Buy & Make, and Make categories. Decides on Transfer of Technology (ToT) and offsets for deals over ₹300 crore. Resolves single vendor procurement issues. Oversees field trial evaluations and performance assessments.

• Approves Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital acquisition proposals.

• Gives in-principle nod to the Long-Term Integrated Perspective Plan (LTIPP) spanning 15 years.

• Categorises acquisitions under Buy (Indian), Buy & Make, and Make categories.

• Decides on Transfer of Technology (ToT) and offsets for deals over ₹300 crore.

• Resolves single vendor procurement issues.

• Oversees field trial evaluations and performance assessments.