DAC Approves Key Military Procurement
On Aug 5, 2025, Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, accorded Acceptance of Necessity to procurement worth around ₹67,000 crore. These projects cover all three services and comprise new systems, improvements, drones, and support contracts for vital assets.
Service Breakdown: Modernization Focus Points
Indian Army
Clearance for Thermal Imager-based Driver Night-Sights for BMP infantry vehicles, improving night mobility and mechanized infantry readiness.
Indian Navy
Clearance for Compact Autonomous Surface Craft (CASC) to conduct anti-submarine operations. Refurbishments to BrahMos Fire Control Systems & launchers.
Indian Air Force
Approved procurement of Mountain Radars for border surveillance at high altitudes. Upgradation of the SAKSHAM/SPYDER Weapon System with the Integrated Air Command & Control System to enhance air defence.
All Services
Acquisition of 87 Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drones with capabilities for long-duration ISR missions and multi-role operations with ~60% indigenous content.
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Maintenance & Sustainment
Servicing contracts for C‑17 Globemaster III and C‑130J Super Hercules transport aircraft. Annual maintenance support for S‑400 Long Range Air Defence Missile Systems.
Strategic Importance. Multi-domain Enrichment: UAVs for persistent observation, mountain-based radars, and naval missile upgrades enhance India’s defense posture across all theatres. Indigenization Emphasis: MALE drone manufacturing is scheduled with ~60% indigenous content, enhancing India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat aspirations. Economic Times points to competition between Indian companies such as Adani Defence, HAL, and Solar Industries. Operational Resilience: Sustainment contracts for strategic assets such as the S‑400 and transport aircraft provide long-term capability availability.
Post-Sindoor Relevance: Most acquisitions (drones, radars, night-vision equipment) respond to requirements and lessons learned from Operation Sindoor in May 2025.
Final Takeaway
With the DAC’s green-light on these proposals, India has taken a decisive step toward equipping its military with cutting-edge technology, domestically manufactured capacity, and sustained operational readiness. This ₹67,000 crore package underscores the government’s strategic resolve to modernize India’s defence ecosystem.