The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals worth approx. ₹1.05 lakh crore, all to be sourced indigenously.
Key Highlights
| Category | Equipment/Systems Approved |
| Land Systems | Armoured Recovery Vehicles |
| Electronic Warfare | Electronic Warfare System |
| Tri-Services Logistics | Integrated Common Inventory Management System (ICIMS) |
| Air Defence | Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAMs) |
| Naval Systems | – Moored Mines – Mine Counter Measure Vessels (MCMVs) – Super Rapid Gun Mounts – Submersible Autonomous Vessels |
Indigenous Focus
- All acquisitions fall under Buy (Indian-IDDM) category (Indigenously Designed, Developed & Manufactured).
- Reflects Atmanirbhar Bharat push in defence sector.
- Promotes local defence ecosystem and strategic autonomy.
Strategic Importance
| Capability Enhanced | Details |
| Mobility & Recovery | Armoured Recovery Vehicles to improve battlefield logistics |
| Air Defence | SAM systems for effective airspace protection |
| Supply Chain Management | ICIMS to boost joint-service inventory coordination |
| Naval Security & Warfare | Moored Mines & MCMVs for threat mitigation in maritime zones |
| Firepower & Surveillance | Super Rapid Gun Mounts and autonomous underwater surveillance tools |
Significance
- Strengthens operational readiness of Armed Forces.
- Addresses vulnerabilities in air, land, and maritime domains.
- Supports indigenous R&D and long-term self-reliance in defence tech.