DAC Approves Defence Procurement Proposals Worth Rs. 2.12 Lakh Crore

On October 26, 2026, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for procurement proposals worth Rs. 2.12 lakh crore for the Armed Forces.

Key Facts

Nature of Procurement: The DAC granted AoN for capital defence acquisition proposals worth approximately Rs. 2,12,000 crore, although this does not represent the final procurement contract.
Indigenous Procurement: Approximately 82% of the total proposed procurement is estimated to be sourced from Indian industries, boosting domestic defence production and indigenous military technology.
Army Mobility: Proposals were approved for High Mobility Vehicles, Tracked Self-Propelled Gun Systems, Gunshot Response Systems, and Light Utility Helicopters.
Air Defence: The Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) will address small aerial threats, while the platform-based Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) will enhance protection for tanks.
Gunshot Response System: The GSRS will assist in enhancing situational awareness for soldiers by providing real-time information regarding battlefield firing.
Naval Missile Protection: The Active Offboard Decoy System (AODS) will strengthen warship defenses against modern enemy anti-ship missiles.
Indigenous Naval Platforms: The DAC also approved the acquisition of other major naval platforms featuring modern combat capabilities, which will be designed and built in India.
Weather Radar: The Mobile X-Band Doppler Radar will provide high-resolution localized weather monitoring in forward military areas, aiding operational planning.