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Part of India's defence transformation is being guided by Narendra Modi's vision, with Rajnath Singh reporting on the growth of the defence production sector.

How will the Defence Acquisition Council's procurement decisions affect the Indian Air Force?

DAC grants AoN for major capability upgrades to Indian Air Force The Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for significant procurement proposals worth about Rs 1.1 lakh crore. These approvals focused on enhancing the war-fighting capabilities of the Indian Air Force. Specific projects cleared included the procurement of Ground-Based Multi-Purpose Jammers (GBMPJ) and a pilot project to integrate Russian-origin RVV BD long-range air-to-air missiles with Sukhoi-30 fighters.

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  • The DAC cleared proposals worth ₹1.1 lakh crore to enhance the capabilities of the armed forces.hindustantimes.com
  • The DAC accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the Ground-Based Multi-Purpose Jammer (GBMPJ) for the IAF.rediff.com, hindustantimes.com
  • The plan to boost the IAF’s capabilities included a pilot project to integrate Russian-origin RVV BD long-range air-to-air missiles with Sukhoi-30 fighters.hindustantimes.com
  • The DAC approved enhancements to the war-fighting capability of fighter jets, transport aircraft, and helicopters.yahoo.com, business-standard.com, indiatimes.com

Why it matters

The AoN signifies the official government approval to move forward with the procurement process, allowing the Indian Air Force to acquire necessary technology and equipment. This is crucial for maintaining the operational readiness and modernizing the fleet to meet contemporary threats.

What we don't know yet

  • What is the timeline for the procurement process to begin?
  • What are the specific details regarding the integration of RVV BD missiles with Sukhoi-30 fighters?

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The government announces the successful testing of the GBMPJ system.The AoN will be further validated by successful operational trials.
The DAC allocates specific budgets for the procurement of the advanced light helicopters.The modernization of the IAF's rotary wing fleet will accelerate.

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