DAC clears capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 2.12 lakh crore for defence forces

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital acquisition proposals worth approximately Rs 2,12,000 crore for the defence forces. The approvals cover procurements for the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force to enhance mobility, firepower, situational awareness, air defence, and surveillance capabilities. For the Indian Army, approvals include High Mobility Vehicles, Self-Propelled Tracked Gun Systems, Light Multi Role Helicopters, and various drone and counter-UAS systems. The Indian Navy's approvals include an Active Offboard Decoy System and major indigenously designed naval platforms. The Indian Air Force will procure helicopters, air defence systems, weapons, and Mobile X-Band Doppler Weather Radar Systems. Approximately 82% of the total procurements will be sourced from the Indian Industry.