NEW DELHI: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved capital acquisition proposals worth approximately ₹2.12 lakh crore for the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. Around 82% of the proposed procurement is expected to be sourced from Indian industry.
The approvals, granted as Acceptance of Necessity (AoN), mark an important step towards modernising the armed forces and strengthening their operational readiness, surveillance and combat capabilities.
For the Indian Army, the proposals include High Mobility Vehicles, Self Propelled Tracked Gun Systems, Light Multi Role Helicopters, Very Short Range Air Defence Systems, counter drone systems, surveillance unmanned aerial vehicles and long range kamikaze drones.
The proposed equipment is expected to improve troop mobility and logistical support in difficult terrain, strengthen battlefield surveillance and targeting, and enhance the Army’s ability to tackle emerging aerial threats. The helicopters will also support reconnaissance, combat, search and rescue, and humanitarian assistance missions.
For the Indian Navy, the council approved the procurement of an Active Offboard Decoy System (AODS) and other major naval platforms. The decoy system is designed to improve protection against anti ship missiles, while the additional platforms are expected to strengthen the Navy’s combat capabilities.
The Indian Air Force also received approval for helicopters, air defence systems, weapons and a Mobile X Band Doppler Weather Radar System. Special Utility Helicopters will help meet key air transport requirements, while the radar system will provide detailed, localised weather information in forward areas.
The latest approvals are aimed at preparing the three services for evolving security challenges and improving their operational effectiveness. The significant share allocated to domestic procurement is also expected to strengthen India’s defence manufacturing sector, encourage indigenous production and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers.
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