The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved a record ₹6.73 lakh crore worth of defence procurement plans for FY25-26, marking the highest ever in a financial year. This includes 55 Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) proposals aimed at boosting air power, enhancing indigenous production, and supporting long-term modernisation across the Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard.
Key approvals cover S-400 missile systems, 155mm Dhanush howitzers, transport aircraft to replace ageing fleets, remotely piloted strike aircraft, Su-30 engine overhauls, and heavy-duty air cushion vehicles for the Coast Guard. The DAC also approved major contracts with HAL for 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A and 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) Prachand, with high indigenous content and deliveries scheduled over the next five to six years.
This record-level approval underscores India’s commitment to modernising its armed forces while strengthening domestic defence manufacturing.
