Defence Acquisition Council

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...

February 12, 2026 4:56 PM

India clears defence acquisition proposals worth Rs 3.60 lakh crore

India on Thursday cleared capital acquisition proposals worth about Rs 3.60 lakh crore to strengthen the combat readiness of its armed forces, the Defence Ministry said. The Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for multiple proposals from the services. For the Indian Air Force (IAF), the council approved the procurement of Multi Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) — Rafale, combat missiles and an Air-Ship Based High Altitude Ps...

December 29, 2025 3:43 PM

DAC clears defence procurement proposals worth Rs 79,000 crore

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has cleared capital acquisition proposals worth about ₹79,000 crore to strengthen the operational capabilities of the Armed Forces. The approvals, accorded during a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council on Monday, grant Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for a range of equipment and systems across the Army, Navy and Air Force. For the Indian Army, AoN was approved for the procurement of Loiter Munition Systems ...

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...

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...

March 20, 2025 6:47 PM

Defence Acquisition Council approves ₹54,000 crore procurement proposals

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoNs) for eight capital acquisition proposals worth over ₹54,000 crore. The approvals, aimed at strengthening the Indian Armed Forces, include key procurements for the Army, Navy, and Air Force. For the Indian Army, the DAC approved the procurement of 1,350 HP engines to upgrade the existing 1,000 HP engines in T-90 tanks. This enhancement is expected to improve battlefield mobility, particularly in high-altitude areas...