India has taken a major step toward strengthening its defence capabilities after the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for defence procurement proposals worth nearly ₹52,000 crore. The approvals cover a wide range of advanced military systems for the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force, aimed at enhancing the country’s operational readiness and national security.
For the Indian Army, the approved acquisitions include the Akash Tarang anti-UAV electronic warfare system, Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) systems, Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) systems, Very Short-Range Air Defence Systems (V-SHORADS), Active Protection Systems for tanks, and jet-powered kamikaze drones. These systems are expected to significantly improve battlefield protection, air defence, anti-drone capabilities and the Army’s ability to counter modern armoured and aerial threats.
For the Indian Navy, the council approved the procurement of Multi-Influence Ground Mines (MIGM), Naval Shipborne Unmanned Aerial Systems (NSUAS), and the establishment of a Land-Based Testing Facility (LBTF) for electric propulsion systems. These capabilities will enhance maritime surveillance, strengthen naval operations and support the testing of next-generation propulsion technologies.
The Indian Air Force will receive approval to acquire Fixed-Wing High Altitude Pseudo Satellites (FW-HAPS) along with other advanced systems. These platforms will provide persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), telecommunications support and remote sensing capabilities. The latest approvals reflect India’s continued focus on modernising its armed forces with advanced indigenous and strategic defence technologies to address evolving security challenges.
