2015 · Q33
All proposals for acquisition of weapon systems involving capital expenditure of more than Rs. 1000 crore require the approval of the
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- ADefence Minister
- BPrime Minister
- CCabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
- DCabinet Committee on Security
Explanation
Capital acquisition proposals for weapon systems exceeding Rs. 1000 crore require the approval of the Cabinet Committee on Security, the apex political body for defence and national security decisions. The Defence Minister, Prime Minister alone, or the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs do not give this approval. Hence the Cabinet Committee on Security is the approving authority.