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Defence Acquisition Council approves ₹2.12 lakh crore military procurement
India's Defence Acquisition Council has greenlit a major defence spending package encompassing drones, artillery systems, and helicopter acquisitions. The approvals, announced following a meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, underscore the government's push to modernise military capabilities.
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The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has cleared defence procurements valued at ₹2.12 lakh crore, marking a significant step in India's military modernisation agenda. The approvals cover a range of strategic equipment including unmanned aerial systems, artillery platforms, and rotary-wing aircraft required across the armed forces.
Chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the DAC granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for multiple procurement proposals, including special utility helicopters. The AoN status allows the defence ministry to move forward with detailed procurement processes and vendor selection for the approved platforms.
The defence spending clearances reflect the government's commitment to enhance operational capabilities and reduce dependence on imports through accelerated indigenous development programmes. The approvals cover equipment spanning air, land, and emerging domains critical for contemporary military operations.
India has consistently prioritised military modernisation amid evolving security challenges in the region. The latest DAC approvals are expected to strengthen defence forces' technological edge while supporting the domestic defence industrial base through technology transfer provisions and indigenous manufacturing mandates in procurement contracts.