New Delhi. In a boost to domestic defence production as well as for fulfilling the Indian Armed Forces requirement from foreign players, Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting held under the Chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on September 28 approved proposals for Capital acquisitions of various equipment at an approximate cost of Rs 2,290 crore. These procurement will be completed from domestic industry as well as Foreign vendors.

Under the Buy Indian (IDDM) category, the DAC approved procurement of Static HF Tans-receiver sets and Smart Anti Airfield Weapon (SAAW). The HF radio sets will enable seamless communication for the field units of Indian Army and Indian Air Force and are being procured at an approximate cost of Rs 540 crore. The Smart Anti Airfield Weapon being procured at an approximate cost of Rs 970 crore will add to the fire power of Indian Navy and Indian Air Force.

Further, to equip the Frontline Troops of the Army, the DAC also accorded approval for procurement of SIG SAUER Assault Rifles at an approximate cost of Rs 780 crore.