Article Posted on : - Jul 29, 2024

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NEW DELHI (BNS): A meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was held today in New Delhi in which various capital acquisition proposals were considered.

During the meeting, Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) was accorded to the procurement of Advanced Land Navigation System (ALNS) for Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) of the Indian Army, an official statement said.

The system is spoof-proof with high levels of encryption.

The ALNS Mk-II is compatible with the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System, NAVigation using the Indian Constellation (IRNSS, NavlC) in addition to the Global Positioning System (GPS) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS).

The ALNS Mk-II offers compatibility with Defence Series Maps resulting in very high accuracy in navigational applications for AFVs.

The equipment will be procured from Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Chennai under Buy [lndian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured (lDDM)] category, the statement said.

In order to enhance the capabilities of the Indian Coast Guard, the DAC also accorded AoN for procurement of 22 interceptor boats with latest state-of-art system capable of quick interception and shallow water operation in territorial waters.

These boats will be used for coastal surveillance & patrolling, search & rescue operations, including medical evacuation, it said.