DAC approves Advanced Navigation System for AFVs

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DAC approves Advanced Navigation System for AFVs

Tuesday, 30 July 2024 | PNS | New Delhi

In an effort to give a fillip to operational preparedness, nod was given on Monday for acquisition of Advanced Land Navigation system (ALNS) to armoured fighting vehicles for the army and 22 interceptor boats for the Coast Guard.

Giving details here, Defence Ministry officials said a meeting of Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the Chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday considered various Capital acquisition proposals.

Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) was accorded to the procurement of Advanced Land Navigation System (ALNS) for Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) of the Indian Army. The system is spoof-proof with high levels of encryption.

The ALNS Mk-II is compatible with Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System, NAVigation using Indian Constellation (IRNSS, NavlC), India in addition to 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. This equipment will be procured from Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Chennai under Buy [lndian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured (lDDM)] category.

In order to enhance the capabilities of the Indian Coast Guard, the DAC 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 and patrolling, search and rescue operations, including medical evacuation.

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