DAC Approves Proposals Worth ₹67,000 Crore to Strengthen Operational Capabilities of Indian Armed Forces.

On August 5, 2025, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Union Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh, approved proposals amounting to ₹67,000 crore aimed at boosting the operational capabilities of the Indian Army (IA), Indian Navy (IN), and Indian Air Force (IAF). The approvals cover A multiple advanced weapons, surveillance systems, and upgrades to existing platforms.

      - The Indian Army (IA) received the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the procurement of Thermal Imager-based Driver Night Sight for the Boyevaya Mashina Pekhoty (BMP), an infantry fighting vehicle. This technology will significantly enhance night-driving capabilities, improving mobility and providing a tactical advantage to mechanised forces during night operations.

      - For the Indian Navy (IN), the AoN was granted for the acquisition of Compact Autonomous Surface Craft (CASC), BrahMos Fire Control System worth ₹650 crore, and the upgradation and launchers of the BARAK-1 Point Defence Missile System. These procurements will enhance the Navy's detection, classification, and neutralisation capabilities in anti-submarine warfare and missile defence operations.

      - The Indian Air Force (IAF) received approval for the procurement of Mountain Radars, upgradation of the SAKSHAM SPYDER Weapon System for integration with the Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS), and DERBY (SPYDER) Surface-to-Air Missiles. These systems will enhance air surveillance and strengthen India's air defence posture along sensitive border regions.

Main Point :-   (i) The DAC also approved the procurement of 87 Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Remotely Piloted Aircrafts (RPAs) for the three armed forces. These RPAs will be capable of carrying multiple precision-guided weapons, enabling round-the-clock surveillance and combat readiness for multi-domain missions, including border monitoring and strategic strike operations.

      (ii) Further, approvals were granted for the sustenance of C-17 Globemaster III and C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, along with a comprehensive annual maintenance contract of the S-400 Long Range Air Defence Missile System. This will ensure optimal operational readiness of strategic airlift platforms and advanced missile defence systems.

(iii) The combined proposals reflect a decisive push towards modernisation, self-reliance, and capability enhancement under the Ministry of Defence (MoD). With this ₹67,000 crore investment, the armed forces are set to acquire state-of-the-art surveillance, strike, and defence platforms, strengthening India's preparedness in both conventional and asymmetric warfare Ascenarios.
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