DAC Clears Defence Procurement Proposals

On 7th September 2026, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved capital acquisition proposals worth approximately ₹1.10 lakh crore.

Key Points

Indigenous Procurement: Around 98% of approved procurements will be sourced from Indian industry.
Army Equipment: CBRN reconnaissance vehicles, high mobility vehicles, mine layers, ALHs, trawl tanks and Sarvatra Bridge Systems approved.
CBRN Vehicles: Designed to detect, identify, monitor and mark areas contaminated by hazardous agents.
Mine Layers: Provide faster mine-laying capabilities for operations across difficult terrain.
ALHs: To support complex missions across varied terrains and operational conditions.
Crossing Systems: Trawl Tanks and Sarvatra Bridge Systems enable formations to cross difficult terrain during operations.
Navy Systems: Arudhra Radars and indigenously developed Marine Gas Turbines approved.
Arudhra Radar: Will replace existing Air Route Surveillance Radars at naval air stations.