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The Defence Acquisition Council has approved procurement proposals worth ₹52,000 crore
July 3, 2026: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved defence procurement proposals worth ₹52,000 crore to enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces. The council granted the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for several advanced systems, including the AKASH TARANG anti-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) electronic warfare system, Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) systems, Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) weapon systems, Very Short Range Air Defence System (V-SHORADS), active protection systems for tanks, and jet-based kamikaze drones. These acquisitions are primarily intended for the Indian Army.
The DAC also approved key acquisitions for the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force. For the Navy, the approved systems include the Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM), Naval Shipborne Unmanned Aerial System (NSUAS), and a Land-Based Testing Facility (LBTF) for electric propulsion systems. The Air Force will procure a Fixed-Wing High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (FW-HAPS) to strengthen intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, telecommunications and remote sensing capabilities. According to the Defence Ministry, these systems will significantly improve battlefield awareness, air defence, electronic warfare and overall combat readiness.
This was the first DAC meeting held under India’s newly appointed military leadership, including Chief of Defence Staff General N.S. Raja Subramani, Army Chief General Dheeraj Seth and Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan. The approvals come months after the government increased defence spending to ₹7.85 lakh crore in the Union Budget 2026-27, with a capital allocation of ₹2.19 lakh crore for military modernisation. The government said the latest procurement decisions will further strengthen India’s indigenous defence capabilities and prepare the armed forces to tackle emerging security challenges.