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  • Feb 19, 2024
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TORPEDOES, REFUELLER AIRCRAFT IN NEW DEALS CLEARED BY DAC

Why in the news?

  • DAC’s approval of Acceptance of Necessity (AON) for procurement proposals worth ₹184,560 crore marks significant strategic decisions in defence acquisitions.
  • Procurement includes crucial assets like heavy torpedoes for Navy and flight refuel aircraft for Indian Air Force.
Source: crackittoday

What is a Torpedo?

  • A torpedo is a self-propelled underwater weapon designed to target and destroy enemy vessels or submarines.
  • It is typically cylindrical in shape and equipped with explosives, propulsion systems, and guidance mechanisms.

Other types of Torpedos with the Indian navy:

  • Advanced Light Torpedo Shyena (ALT-S); Whitehead A244/S; APR-3E; SET-65E.
About Varunastra:

●     It is an indigenously designed and developed ship-launched anti-submarine torpedo.

●     It is the first indigenous heavyweight ship launched anti-submarine electric torpedo.

●     Other types of Torpedos with the Indian navy: Advanced Light Torpedo Shyena (ALT-S); Whitehead A244/S; APR-3E; SET-65E.