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. |