India Defence Ministry clears ₹2.12 lakh crore procurement proposals

Defence Acquisition Council Rajnath Singh Indian Armed Forces indigenous defence manufacturing military procurement

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has granted in-principle approval for capital acquisition proposals totaling approximately ₹2.12 lakh crore for the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. This decision, which involves the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) stage, aims to modernize India’s military capabilities and strengthen its indigenous industrial base, with roughly 82 per cent of the procurements designated for Indian industry.

The Indian Army’s approved acquisitions focus heavily on unmanned warfare and mobility, including long-range kamikaze drone systems, platform-based counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) to protect tanks, very short-range air defence systems (VSHORADS), and high-mobility vehicles. The Army also seeks self-propelled tracked gun systems, gunshot response systems (GSRS) for real-time situational awareness, and light multi-role helicopters (LMRH).

For the Indian Navy, the council approved the procurement of an Active Offboard Decoy System (AODS) to enhance anti-missile defences against modern anti-ship missiles, alongside other major indigenously designed naval platforms. The Indian Air Force’s proposals include helicopters, air defence systems, weapons, and mobile X-band Doppler weather radar systems. Additionally, a separate ₹20,000 crore proposal was cleared to procure 335 indigenous K-9 Vajra self-propelled howitzers to bolster firepower in high-altitude regions like Ladakh.

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Defence Acquisition Council · India · Indian Air Force · Indian Army · Indian Navy · Rajnath Singh

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[● 14 SOURCES] The Defence Acquisition Council meeting was chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. careeraheadonline.com · munsifdaily.com · bharatshakti.in · www.latestly.com · morungexpress.com · +8 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] A ₹20,000 crore proposal was cleared to buy 335 indigenous K-9 Vajra self-propelled howitzers.
[● 12 SOURCES] The Defence Acquisition Council approved capital acquisition proposals worth approximately ₹2.12 lakh crore. careeraheadonline.com · munsifdaily.com · bharatshakti.in · morungexpress.com · news.abplive.com · +7 more
[● 10 SOURCES] Approximately 82 per cent of the procurements are designated for Indian industry. careeraheadonline.com · munsifdaily.com · morungexpress.com · news.abplive.com · theindianawaaz.com · +5 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Indian Air Force plans to buy 24 special utility helicopters costing around ₹10,000 crore. www.latestly.com
[● 7 SOURCES] The DAC approved the procurement of an Active Offboard Decoy System (AODS) for the Indian Navy. munsifdaily.com · morungexpress.com · news.abplive.com · theindianawaaz.com · bilkulonline.com · +2 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] The K-9 Vajra project will have over 70 per cent indigenous content.
[● 12 SOURCES] The Army's approved proposals include long-range kamikaze drone systems and counter-unmanned aerial systems. munsifdaily.com · bharatshakti.in · morungexpress.com · news.abplive.com · theindianawaaz.com · +7 more