DAC clears defence acquisition proposals worth Rs 1.10 lakh crore

September 7, 2026 5:53 PM

DAC clears defence acquisition proposals worth Rs 1.10 lakh crore

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Monday accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for various capital acquisition proposals for the armed forces worth approximately Rs 1.10 lakh crore. The approvals cover a range of equipment and systems for the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force, with around 98 per cent of the procurements to be sourced from Indian industry. For the Indian Army, the DAC approved the procurement of Chemical, Biological, Radiologica...

DAC approves defence procurement proposals worth Rs 79,000 crore to boost armed forces’ capabilities

October 23, 2025 4:41 PM

DAC approves defence procurement proposals worth Rs 79,000 crore to boost armed forces’ capabilities

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Thursday approved a series of capital acquisition proposals worth around ₹79,000 crore aimed at enhancing the operational and combat capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces. The meeting was held at South Block, New Delhi. According to Defence Ministry, the approvals include key procurements for the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, covering advanced weapon systems, platforms, and support equipment designed to...

DAC approves defence proposals worth ₹67,000 crore to boost armed forces’ operational capability

August 6, 2025 3:25 PM

DAC approves defence proposals worth ₹67,000 crore to boost armed forces’ operational capability

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has cleared capital acquisition proposals worth approximately ₹67,000 crore aimed at enhancing the combat readiness and operational capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces. The approvals include key procurements for the Army, Navy, and Air Force under the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) framework, reinforcing India’s push for modernisation and indigenisation in the defence sector. For the Indian Army, the DAC a...