The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has cleared proposals worth ₹1.1 lakh crore to enhance the operational capabilities of India’s armed forces.
The approvals cover a wide range of systems for the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. The Air Force’s capability enhancement includes a ground-based multi-purpose jammer and a pilot project to integrate Russian-origin RVV BD long-range air-to-air missiles with Sukhoi-30 fighters.
For the Indian Navy, the approvals include Arudhra radars and the design, development and subsequent procurement of marine gas turbines, aimed at strengthening indigenous warship propulsion capabilities and reducing dependence on foreign suppliers.
The Army will receive systems including CBRN reconnaissance vehicles, high-mobility vehicles, trawl tanks and the Sarvatra bridge system to improve mobility and operational effectiveness.
A major highlight of the approvals is the emphasis on domestic procurement. The Defence Ministry said approximately 98% of the total Acceptance of Necessity approvals will be sourced from Indian industry.
The move comes as India continues to push defence manufacturing and reduce dependence on imported weapons, ammunition and critical components. India recorded defence production worth ₹1.8 lakh crore in 2025-26 and is targeting ₹3 lakh crore by 2029-30.
