DAC approves ₹52,000 crore capital acquisition to boost combat readiness of defence forces

By  News On Air   Jul 03, 2026

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved capital acquisition proposals worth 52 thousand crore rupees to enhance combat readiness of defence forces. Our correspondent has filed this report. 

The proposals approved under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will enhance the combat capabilities of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The approval has been given for the procurement of Anti-Unmanned Aerial Vehicles – Electronic Warfare System AKASH TARANG for the Indian Army to provide effective anti-UAV protection to the Army formations.

The council has also approved procurement of Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile Systems, Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile Weapon System, Very Short Range Air Defence System, Active Protection System for Tanks and Jet Based Kamikaze Drone System.

For the Indian Navy, the approval was given for the procurement of Multi Influence Ground Mine, Naval Shipborne Unmanned Aerial System and the setting-up of Land Based Testing Facility for Electric Propulsion System.

While, for the Indian Air Force, the approval was accorded for the procurement of Fixed-Wing Based High Altitude Pseudo Satellite which will carry out persistent Intelligence, Surveillance, telecommunication and remote sensing for the Indian Air Force.