Defence Acquisition Council

Defence Acquisition Council gives nod for acquisition of 83 Tejas fighter air crafts for IAF

In a major boost to the 'Make in India' initiative,the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has paved way for procurement of 83 indigenous Tejas fighter aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF).

Defence Ministry shortlists domestic partners for Indian Navy’s Rs 45,000 crore submarine project under 'Make in India'

In a major step under 'Make in India' initiative, the Defence Ministry initiated the process for shortlisting domestic partners in the Rs 45000 crore project to build six submarines for the Navy in collaboration with foreign vendors. This is the second project being undertaken under the latest Strategic Partnership Model, with the first being the procurement of 111 Naval Utility Helicopters. All six submarines under this project will be built in India by the selected Indian Strategic Partner in collaboration with the selected OEM.

Rafale row: 'Peddling of lies has spread from sinking dynasty Congress to others in Mahajhootbandhan,' says Arun Jaitley

Arun Jaitley wrote: In relation to the Rafale deal where thousands of crores of public money has been saved, a new falsehood is manufactured on a daily basis.

Narendra Modi personally culpable in Rafale deal, say Yashwant Sinha, Arun Shourie: PM compromised security, allege ex-BJP ministers

Alleging Narendra Modi's "personal culpability" in the Rafale jet purchases, former BJP Ministers Yashwant Sinha and Arun Shourie on Tuesday accused the Prime Minister of "compromising national security".

Defence ministry approves procurement of 111 utility choppers of navy; clears proposals worth nearly Rs 46,000 crore

The decisions were taken at a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council the ministry's highest decision-making body on procurement.

Union govt gives nod to strategic partnership model seeking to boost indigenous defence industry

And the first project to kick off the long-delayed Strategic Partnership defence policy will be 111 utility twin-engine helicopters worth an estimated Rs 21,000 crore for the Indian Navy

Defence ministry approves measures to simplify procurement of military platforms and weapons

In a major move, the Defence Ministry on Tuesday approved a series of measures to simplify procurement of military platforms and weapons.

Ministry of Defence clears military procurement worth Rs 3,687 crore, includes NAG missile, long-range guns

The Defence Ministry on Friday approved military procurement worth Rs 3,687 crore which included acquiring anti-tank guided missile NAG for the Army

India invests big on security at army camps, but equipment acquisition process should be expedited

Last week's attack on the Sunjuwan army camp in Jammu appears to have jolted the defence ministry out of its slumber, getting it to approve a Rs 1,487 fund to boost security and fortify its bases

Defence ministry approves procurement of Rs 15,935 cr of ammunition; move comes after repeated delays, cancellations

The procurement of new ammunition is especially important for the country because the defence ministry had cancelled a $500 million deal with Israel just last month