Govt okays ₹1.05 lakh cr defence acquisitions to enhance mobility, naval security, air defence

In a significant boost to India's defence capabilities, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) under the Ministry of Defence has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals amounting to ₹1.05 lakh crore through indigenous sourcing.

AoNs were accorded for the procurement of armoured recovery vehicles, an electronic warfare system, an integrated common inventory management system for the tri-services, and surface-to-air missiles.

These procurements will provide higher mobility, effective air defence, better supply chain management, and augment the operational preparedness of the armed forces.

AoNs were also accorded for the procurement of moored mines, mine countermeasure vessels, a super rapid gun mount, and submersible autonomous vessels. These procurements will enable the mitigation of potential risks posed to naval and merchant vessels.

In a boost to indigenous design and development, AoNs were accorded under the "Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured)" category.

DAC in March 2025 had also approved 10 capital acquisition proposals worth ₹1.45 lakh crore to enhance defence preparedness. The list includes Future Ready Combat Vehicles (FRCV) for the Indian Army; air defence fire control radars and Do-228 aircraft for the Air Force; and next-generation fast patrol and offshore patrol vessels for the Indian Navy. Of the total Acceptance of Necessity (AoN), 99% will be procured locally under “Buy (Indian) and Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured)” categories.