Defence Acquisition Council approves projects worth Rs 67,000 crore

06 Aug 2025 Evaluate

Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved military projects worth around Rs 67,000 crore, including procurement of long endurance drones and missile systems. The defence ministry said that approval for the procurement of compact autonomous surface craft, BrahMos fire control system and launchers and upgradation of BARAK-1 point defence missile system has been accorded to the Indian Navy. The procurement of compact autonomous surface craft will provide the capability to the Indian Navy for detection, classification and neutralisation of threats in anti-submarine warfare missions.

The Indian Air Force has been granted an approval for procurement of mountain radars and upgradation of Saksham/Spyder weapon system. The procurement of mountain radars will enhance the air surveillance capability along and across the borders in the mountainous region. Further, the upgradation of Saksham/Spyder system for integration with Integrated air command and control system will enhance the air defence capability. 

Additionally, the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) or the initial approval was accorded for procurement of Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAs) for the three services. The proposed MALE RPAs can carry multiple payloads and weapons and operate at longer ranges for long endurance missions. They will significantly enhance round-the-clock surveillance and combat capability of the Armed Forces. Besides, DAC has accorded AoN for sustenance of C-17 and C-130J fleets and comprehensive annual maintenance contract of S-400 long range air defence missile system. 

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