Archive · 3 Jul 2025
India Approves ₹1.05 Lakh Crore in Defense Procurements
The Indian government, led by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), has agreed to buy a lot of new military equipment, worth a large amount of money.
This equipment, including things like new ships and defense systems, will be made in India.
The aim is to improve the country's military strength and ability to defend itself, with a focus on using products made in India.
This initiative is part of a bigger plan to make the country more self-sufficient in defense and encourage innovation.
Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved 10 proposals worth ₹1.05 lakh crore.
The projects aim to enhance mobility, air defence, and overall operational preparedness.
Approved projects include revival of the Indian Navy's Mine Counter Measure Vessels (MCMVs) program.
The projects were approved under the 'Buy (Indian-IDDM)' category.
IDDM supports domestic defense innovation and self-reliance.
- Who
- Defence Acquisition Council (DAC)
- What
- DAC approved proposals for procurement of defense equipment.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To strengthen the capabilities of the Army, Navy and Air Force.
- Total Value Approved
- ₹1.05 lakh crore
- Approving Body
- Defence Acquisition Council (DAC)
- Procurement Category
- Buy (Indian-IDDM)
- Key Project
- Revival of MCMVs Program
- Objective
- Enhance mobility, air defense, and operational preparedness
Sources
Govt clears Rs 1-lakh-crore deals to buy made-in-India arms
Surface to air missiles, armoured recovery vehicles: MoD clears Rs 1 lakh crore purchases
DAC approves ₹1.05 lakh crore indigenous defence projects for Indian Navy, Army, IAF
