NEW DELHI: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) today approved procurement of upgraded Sonars for Navy’s destroyers and frigates through the Buy Indian (IDDM) route at a cost of Rs 200 crore.
These sonars are designed, developed and manufactured indigenously by the DRDO and the Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory, Kochi and will provide a significant boost to the Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
The DAC additionally cleared procurement of missiles for replenishing the naval inventory. This was the first committee’s meeting chaired by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
The Minister reviewed the status of the Capital Acquisition Schemes and directed that the schemes be meticulously monitored and brought to maturity within stipulated time. (AGENCIES)
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