Defence Acquisition Council Approves 79000 Crore Procurement to Strengthen Armed Forces

• The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) , chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh , approved procurement proposals worth Rs 79,000 crore to modernise the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force , supporting the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

Indian Army Approvals:

• Nag Missile System (Tracked) Mk-II (NAMIS)

• Ground-Based Mobile Electronic Intelligence System (GBMES)

• High Mobility Vehicles (HMVs) with Material Handling Cranes
  These systems will enhance mobility, intelligence collection, and precision strike capabilities across diverse terrains.

Indian Navy Procurements:

• Landing Platform Docks (LPDs) to expand amphibious warfare and disaster relief capacity

• 30mm Naval Surface Guns (NSG) and Smart Ammunition for 76mm Super Rapid Gun Mount

• Advanced Lightweight Torpedoes (ALWT) developed by DRDO’s Naval Science & Technological Laboratory

• Electro-Optical Infra-Red Search and Track Systems
  These additions will strengthen undersea warfare, coastal defence, anti-piracy operations , and low-intensity maritime operations (LIMO).

Indian Air Force Approvals:

• Collaborative Long Range Target Saturation/Destruction System (CLRTS/DS) — an autonomous platform capable of detecting and striking multiple targets, enhancing long-range offensive and defensive capabilities .

Related GK Facts:

• DAC was formed in 2001 to streamline defence procurement.

• Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) is the first formal step in India’s defence acquisition process.

• India is the third-largest defence spender globally , after the US and China.

• NSTL is India’s sole underwater weapons research facility under DRDO.