Archive · 8 Sep 2026
India Clears ₹1.10 Lakh Crore Defence Acquisition Proposals
India’s Defence Acquisition Council approved plans to buy and develop military equipment costing about ₹1.10 lakh crore.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the council.
About 98% of the planned purchases are expected to come from Indian companies.
The Army will receive vehicles, helicopters, mine-laying equipment and bridge systems.
Some vehicles will find and mark areas contaminated by dangerous chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear materials.
The Navy will receive new radars and work on gas turbines for warships.
The Air Force will receive equipment for fighters, transport aircraft and helicopters.
It will also receive systems that can interfere with enemy radars and smart access cards.
These approvals allow proposals to move forward but do not themselves create final purchase contracts.
The Defence Acquisition Council approved in-principle proposals worth about ₹1.10 lakh crore for India’s armed forces.
Approximately 98% of the planned procurements are expected to come from Indian industry.
Army approvals include CBRN reconnaissance vehicles, mobility vehicles, mine layers, helicopters, trawl tanks and the Sarvatra Bridge System.
Navy approvals cover Arudhra Radars and the domestic design, development and procurement of Marine Gas Turbines.
Air Force approvals include systems for aircraft and helicopters, ground-based jammers and RFID-based secure access cards.
- Who
- The Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved proposals for the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force.
- What
- It granted Acceptance of Necessity, or in-principle administrative approval, for defence acquisition proposals worth about ₹1.10 lakh crore.
- When
- Monday, September 7; the year was not specified in the reports.
- Where
- The proposals concern India’s Army, Navy and Air Force; the reports were datelined New Delhi.
- Why
- The approvals are intended to strengthen operational and war-fighting capabilities, improve mobility and readiness, and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers.
- Estimated value
- About ₹1.10 lakh crore, or ₹1,10,000 crore
- Procurement source
- Approximately 98% is expected to come from Indian industry
- Approval stage
- Acceptance of Necessity, an in-principle administrative approval and an early step in the procurement process
- Army systems
- CBRN reconnaissance vehicles, High Mobility Vehicles, Self-Propelled Mechanical Mine Layers, Advanced Light Helicopters, Trawl Tanks and the Sarvatra Bridge System
- Navy systems
- Arudhra Radars and the design, development and subsequent procurement of Marine Gas Turbines
- Air Force systems
- Capabilities for fighters, transport aircraft and helicopters, Ground-Based Multi-Purpose Jammers and the Defence Forces Secure Access Card system
- Secure access cards
- An interoperable RFID-based system intended to replace paper identity cards, passes and permits
Sources
DAC Approves Rs. 1.1L Cr Defence Deals; 98% Procurement From Indian Industry
Defence Acquisition Council clears Rs 1.10 lakh crore arms buys, 98% from Indian industry - Telegraph India
Def ministry clears Rs 1.10L-cr proposals for armed forces
Rs 1.1 lakh crore military procurements cleared to boost Army, Navy, and Air Force capabilities
DAC Clears ₹1.1 Lakh Crore Defence Deals
