By A Correspondent
New Delhi: In a significant push for self-reliance in defence, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved 10 capital acquisition proposals worth approximately ₹1.05 lakh crore, all to be sourced indigenously
The DAC, chaired by the defence minister, is the Ministry of Defence’s apex body for capital acquisitions and policy decisions. This is the first major DAC meeting since Operation Sindoor commenced, signaling a strategic posturing shift towards enhanced surveillance, air defence, and maritime readiness.
The clearances, granted under the ‘Buy (Indian–IDDM)’ category of the Defence Acquisition Procedure, aim to enhance the operational preparedness, mobility, and maritime security of the Indian armed forces across land, air, and sea domains.
Key Approvals for Army, Air Force, and Tri-Services
Among the major approvals are procurements of:
- Armoured Recovery Vehicles (ARVs) for improved mobility on the battlefield.
- Electronic Warfare Systems to enhance communication security and counter hostile signals.
- An Integrated Common Inventory Management System to streamline logistics across the Tri-Services.
- Surface-to-Air Missiles to bolster India’s short- and medium-range air defence capability.
These acquisitions are expected to significantly strengthen mobility, supply chain efficiency, and air defence effectiveness.
Naval Capabilities Get a Major Upgrade
The DAC also cleared several key proposals for the Indian Navy to mitigate undersea and surface threats:
- Moored Mines to secure strategic maritime chokepoints.
- Mine Counter Measure Vessels (MCMVs) for mine-hunting and clearance operations.
- Super Rapid Gun Mounts (SRGMs) for enhanced shipborne firepower.
- Submersible Autonomous Vessels to extend underwater surveillance and operational reach.
These procurements are designed to safeguard naval and merchant vessels, improve littoral defence, and bolster deterrence in contested maritime zones.
Key Takeaways:
- DAC clears ₹1.05 lakh crore worth of capital acquisitions, all through Indian firms.
- Focus areas: battlefield mobility, electronic warfare, inventory management, and air defence.
- Major naval systems approved to counter underwater threats and protect sea lanes.
This all-indigenous procurement round reaffirms India’s commitment to Aatmanirbharta in defence sector, strengthening its military-industrial base while ensuring modernisation of the armed forces.
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