Rajnath Singh has approved a major defence
procurement plan to bolster India's military capabilities
¨ Rajnath Singh has
approved a major defence procurement plan to bolster India's military
capabilities.
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The Defence Acquisition
Council (DAC) has approved proposals worth approximately ₹2.38 lakh crore.
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Approval, in the form of
'Acceptance of Necessity' (AoN), was granted for several defence projects
across the Armed Forces.
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In the financial year
2025–26, the DAC has approved 55 proposals totaling approximately ₹6.73 lakh
crore.
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This marks the highest
level of approvals and contract values recorded in any single financial year
to date.
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For the Indian Army,
several systems were approved to enhance combat and communication capabilities.
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These include advanced
tracked air defence systems and armour-piercing tank ammunition.
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High-capacity radio relay
systems were approved to ensure robust and uninterrupted communication.
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The Dhanush gun system
was approved to improve the accuracy and firepower of long-range artillery.
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Runway-independent aerial
surveillance systems were also included to enhance surveillance capabilities.
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For the Indian Air Force,
approval was granted for the acquisition of medium transport aircraft.
¨ The S-400 missile system was approved to bolster defences against long-range aerial threats.
¨ Approval was granted for the upgrade and overhaul of Su-30 aircraft engines to extend their operational lifespan and enhance their readiness.
