New Delhi: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved procurement proposals worth approximately ₹79,000 crore for the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The decisions were taken during the council’s meeting on December 29, 2025, marking a significant step in strengthening India’s defence capabilities.
Indian Army Upgrades
- Loiter Munition Systems: Designed for precision strikes against tactical targets.
- Low Level Light Weight Radars: Capable of detecting and tracking small, low-flying unmanned aerial vehicles.
- Long Range Guided Rockets for Pinaka MRLS: Enhances both range and accuracy for engaging high-value targets.
- Integrated Drone Detection & Interdiction System Mk-II: Provides extended-range protection for critical assets in battle zones and hinterland areas.
Indian Navy Enhancements
- Bollard Pull (BP) Tugs: To assist naval ships and submarines in berthing, maneuvering, and operations in confined waters.
- High Frequency Software Defined Radios (HF SDR) Manpack: Strengthens secure, long-range communication during boarding and landing missions.
- HALE RPAS (High Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System): Will be leased to provide continuous surveillance and bolster maritime domain awareness across the Indian Ocean Region.
Indian Air Force Additions
- Automatic Take-off and Landing Recording System: Improves aerospace safety with high-definition, all-weather recordings of flight operations.
- Astra Mk-II Missiles: Extended-range air-to-air missiles to enhance fighter aircraft capability against adversary planes at standoff distances.
- Full Mission Simulator for LCA Tejas: Offers cost-effective, safe, and realistic training for pilots.
- SPICE-1000 Guidance Kits: Boosts long-range precision strike capability for the Air Force.
