DAC Clears ₹52,000 Crore Defence Boost
India has cleared defence acquisition proposals worth about ₹52,000 crore, with a major focus on anti-drone protection, air defence systems, naval surveillance and unmanned capabilities.
DAC Clears ₹52,000 Crore Defence Proposals
The Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, accorded Acceptance of Necessity for multiple capital acquisition proposals on July 3, 2026. This is an in-principle administrative approval and not the final signing of procurement contracts.
The approvals cover requirements across the Army, Navy and Air Force, aimed at improving combat readiness and strengthening India’s preparedness against emerging battlefield threats.
Army Gets Anti-Drone And Air Defence Boost
For the Indian Army, approvals include the AKASH TARANG anti-UAV electronic warfare system, Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile systems, Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile weapon systems and Very Short Range Air Defence Systems.
The Army will also get active protection systems for tanks and jet-based kamikaze drone systems. These platforms are expected to improve protection against drones, mechanised threats, stand-off aerial attacks and modern battlefield challenges.
Navy And Air Force Acquisition Plans
For the Indian Navy, the approved proposals include Multi Influence Ground Mines, Naval Shipborne Unmanned Aerial Systems and a land-based testing facility for electric propulsion systems. The naval UAVs are expected to improve situational awareness, while the testing facility will support future propulsion requirements.
For the Indian Air Force, the council approved Fixed-Wing High Altitude Pseudo Satellite systems and other proposals. These systems are designed to support persistent intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, telecommunications and remote sensing operations.
The latest approvals underline India’s focus on advanced surveillance, air defence, unmanned warfare and indigenous defence modernisation.
