Last Updated on March 28, 2026 12:46 am by INDIAN AWAAZ
Staff Reporter
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has cleared proposals worth two lakh 38 thousand crore rupees to augment defence capabilities. Chairing the Defence Acquisition Council meeting in New Delhi today, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh accorded Acceptance of Necessity for various proposals of the three Services. The DAC approved 55 proposals worth six lakh 73 thousand crore rupees in 2025-26. The quantum of Acceptance of Necessity given and capital contracts signed, so far, have been the highest in any given Financial Year.
For the Indian Army, DAC approved Defence Tracked System, Armoured Piercing Tank Ammunition, High Capacity Radio Relay, Dhanush Gun System and Runway Independent Aerial Surveillance System. The Air Defence Tracked System will provide real-time Air Defence Control and Reporting capability, while the High Capacity Radio Relay will provide reliable and fail-proof communication. The Dhanush Gun System will enhance the artillery’s capabilities to engage targets at longer ranges in all terrains with enhanced lethality and accuracy.
For the Indian Air Force, the Acceptance of Necessity was approved for the procurement of Medium Transport Aircraft, S-400 Long Range Surface-to-Air Missile System, Remotely Piloted Strike Aircraft and the overhaul of Su-30 Aero engine Aggregates. The S-400 system will counter enemy long-range air vectors targeting vital areas, while the Remotely Piloted Strike Aircraft will enable undertaking Offensive Counter and Coordinated Air Operations, also providing stealth Intelligence, Surveillance and Recognition activities. The Ministry added, overhaul of the Su-30 aero engine and its aggregates will increase the service life of the aircraft and fulfil the operational requirement of the Air Force. Meanwhile, Acceptance of Necessity was accorded for Heavy Duty Air Cushion Vehicles for the Indian Coast Guard.