Last Updated on December 29, 2025 7:01 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ
Staff Reporter / New Delhi
The government Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved capital acquisition proposals worth about ₹79,000 crore to strengthen the operational capabilities of the Armed Forces.
The approvals, accorded during a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council on Monday, grant Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for a range of equipment and systems across the Army, Navy and Air Force.
For the Indian Army, AoN was approved for the procurement of Loiter Munition Systems for Artillery Regiments, Low Level Light Weight Radars, Long Range Guided Rocket Ammunition for the Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket System (MRLS), and the Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction System (IDDIS) Mk-II.
According to the official statement, the loiter munition systems will enable precision strikes against tactical targets, while the lightweight radars will enhance the Army’s ability to detect and track small, low-flying unmanned aerial systems. The long-range guided rockets are expected to improve the range and accuracy of the Pinaka MRLS, allowing effective engagement of high-value targets. The upgraded IDDIS Mk-II will provide extended-range protection for vital military assets in both tactical battle areas and hinterland locations.
For the Indian Navy, the DAC cleared proposals for the procurement of Bollard Pull (BP) Tugs, High Frequency Software Defined Radio (HF SDR) Manpack systems, and the leasing of High Altitude Long Range (HALE) Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS).
The induction of BP Tugs will assist naval ships and submarines during berthing, unberthing, and manoeuvring in confined harbour waters. The HF SDR Manpack radios will strengthen long-range secure communication during boarding and landing operations, while the HALE RPAS will enhance intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities and improve maritime domain awareness across the Indian Ocean Region.
For the Indian Air Force, AoN was approved for the procurement of the Automatic Take-off and Landing Recording System, Astra Mk-II air-to-air missiles, a Full Mission Simulator for the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas, and SPICE-1000 long-range guidance kits.
The Automatic Take-off and Landing Recording System is aimed at strengthening the aerospace safety environment through high-definition, all-weather recording of critical flight phases. The Astra Mk-II missiles, with enhanced range, will improve the Air Force’s ability to engage hostile aircraft from extended stand-off distances. The Full Mission Simulator will support cost-effective and safe pilot training for the Tejas fleet, while the SPICE-1000 kits will enhance long-range precision strike capability.