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The move came in the wake of the Uri terror attack. 

Headed by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, DAC is defence ministry’s top acquisition body.

  Equipment like jammers and other security systems are being procured for the  army to deal with low intensity conflict in the J&K region. Advanced EW systems with long range capabilities on UAVs, aircrafts and naval systems will help Indian inspect deep into enemy zones.

The DAC also approved a proposal to procure anti-tank guided munitions for training purposes for army at a cost of Rs 405 crore.

 India’s Defence Security Advisor and the three chiefs of Army, Navy and Air Force were also present at the DAC meeting.