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DAC Clears ₹1.05 Trillion Defence Purchases for Indian Forces
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the leadership of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved capital acquisition proposals worth ₹1.05 trillion (₹1.05 lakh crore) to modernize and strengthen India’s armed forces. All ten proposals were cleared under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category, reaffirming the government’s push towards defence self-reliance through the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
Upgrading Mobility and Recovery Capabilities
One of the key components of the approved proposals includes the procurement of Armoured Recovery Vehicles. These will significantly enhance the Indian Army’s battlefield mobility and ability to retrieve damaged or immobilized vehicles during operations. The upgrades are designed to improve support for mechanised units in both peacetime deployment and active combat.
Strengthening Air Defence and Electronic Warfare
The DAC has also given the green light for high-performance Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) systems and a new generation of Electronic Warfare Systems. These platforms will be integrated across service branches, improving India’s airspace monitoring, early warning capabilities, and defensive response to aerial threats. The electronic warfare systems, in particular, are expected to boost detection of enemy radar and communication activity, ensuring a superior tactical advantage.
Common Logistics and Tri-Service Inventory Management
To streamline logistics and ensure synergy across the three services, the council approved a Common Intuitive Inventory Management System. This unified platform will be deployed by the Army, Navy, and Air Force to handle equipment procurement, lifecycle tracking, and supply chain optimization. The goal is to reduce redundancy, improve transparency, and maximise the utility of existing inventory.
Maritime Warfare Systems and Naval Safety Measures
Several proposals targeted at enhancing India’s maritime strength were also approved. These include domestically manufactured Moored Mines, Super Rapid Gun Mounts (SRGMs), Submersible Autonomous Vehicles, and the much-anticipated Mine Counter Measure Vessels (MCMVs). After years of setbacks in acquiring MCMVs from abroad, this move signals a renewed focus on domestic production. These systems will reinforce naval defence, especially in the Indian Ocean Region, by securing key shipping lanes and boosting the Navy’s anti-mine capabilities.
Driving Indigenous Manufacturing and Strategic Readiness
All acquisitions will be sourced from Indian vendors, marking a full-scale commitment to indigenous development. This also aligns with India’s larger defence production roadmap that aims to reduce import dependency and foster an ecosystem of local military-industrial growth.
These acquisitions aim to not just modernize equipment, but also improve India’s operational readiness across land, air, and sea. From troop mobility and battlefield recovery to precision targeting and maritime protection, this ₹1.05 trillion investment is seen as a critical push toward creating a technologically superior and strategically autonomous Indian military.
