Defense acquisition council: Chairperson & members
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Defense acquisition council?
1. Defense secretary is de facto chairman of Defense acquisition council.
2. National security advisor is member of Defense acquisition council- Published on 13 Jan 16a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: None
- Defense Minister is chairman of Defense acquisition council.
- Minister of State for Defense, Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Naval Staff, Chief of Air Staff, Defense Secretary, Secretary Defense Research & Development, Secretary Defense Production, Chief of Integrated Staff Committees (HQ IDS), Director General (Acquisition) and Deputy Chief of Integrated Defense Staff are members of Defense acquisition council.
- It is high-level body with the aim of fast-track procurement process of the armed forces by optimally utilizing the available budget.
