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The FRCV will be a future main battle tank with excellent mobility, all-terrain capabilities, multi-layer protection, precise and lethal firepower, and instant situational awareness. (Picture: Representative /X/@VinodDX9)
The ministry said in a statement that DAC “approved Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals amounting to Rs 1,44,716 crore”
The Ministry of Defense on Tuesday approved the procurement of Future-Ready Combat Vehicles (FRCV) for modernization of Army tank fleets and anti-aircraft fire control radars, among others.
The proposals were approved by the Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh.
The ministry said in a statement that the DAC “approved Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals amounting to Rs 1,44,716 crore”.
It added that of the total cost of AoN, 99% comes from indigenous sources under the categories of “Buy (India)” and “Buy (Indigenous Design, Development and Manufacturing in India)”.
“In order to modernize the tank force of the Indian Army, the proposal for procurement of Future Ready Combat Vehicles (FRCV) has been approved,” the statement read.
The FRCV will be a future main battle tank with excellent mobility, all-terrain capabilities, multi-layered protection, precise and lethal firepower, and instant situational awareness.
An AoN was also obtained for the procurement of anti-aircraft fire control radar, which will detect and track air targets and provide shooting solutions.
“The proposal has also been approved by the Forward Maintenance Group (Crawler) with appropriate off-road mobility to carry out on-site repairs during mechanized operations. The equipment has been designed and developed by Armored Vehicles Nigam Limited and has been approved Authorization of mechanized infantry battalions and armored regiments.
Three AoNs have been awarded to enhance the capabilities of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The purchase of Dornier-228 aircraft, next-generation fast patrol vessels with high combat capabilities in adverse weather conditions, and next-generation offshore patrol vessels with advanced technologies and enhanced long-range combat capabilities will enhance the surveillance capabilities of the ICG, maritime patrols, Search and rescue and disaster relief operations.
As the meeting came to an end, the Defense Minister took some time to pay tribute to the late ICG Director General Rakesh Pal, who was also a DAC member. Pal died of a heart attack in Chennai on August 18, the statement added.
Singh highlighted Pal's outstanding contribution to the development and expansion of ICG.
On behalf of the Ministry of National Defense, he expressed heartfelt condolences, prayers and firm support to the families of the victims. In a solemn tribute, all members of the DAC stood and observed a moment of silence to pay tribute to the late Director-General, whose legacy will continue to inspire, the statement said.
(This report has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from associated news agency – PTI)
