The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals worth over ₹1.05 lakh crore. The clearances, made under the ‘Buy (Indian–IDDM)’ category, represent a major push for indigenous defence manufacturing under the Make in India initiative.
According to the Ministry of Defence, the approved proposals include Armoured Recovery Vehicles, Electronic Warfare Systems, Integrated Common Inventory Management Systems for the Tri-Services, and advanced Surface-to-Air Missiles. These acquisitions are aimed at enhancing the Indian Armed Forces’ mobility, air defence capabilities, and logistical coordination.
For the Indian Navy, the DAC has greenlit the procurement of Moored Mines, Mine Counter Measure Vessels, Super Rapid Gun Mounts, and Submersible Autonomous Vessels. These systems are expected to significantly boost maritime safety and help counter underwater threats to both naval and commercial shipping.
The ministry emphasized that all proposals were cleared under the Buy (Indian–IDDM) category, ensuring maximum involvement of Indian vendors. This move is intended to deepen self-reliance in defence manufacturing, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.
Officials noted that the cleared projects would not only meet strategic needs but also promote job creation and technology development in the domestic defence sector.
