The Defence Acquisition Council approved ₹67,000 crore in defense acquisitions on August 5, 2025, under Rajnath Singh’s leadership. Key areas include army BMP night vision, navy upgrades (autonomous craft, BrahMos, Barak), air force mountain radars and SPYDER upgrades, and tri-service MALE RPAs. Focus remains on indigenous production and enhancing operational readiness.
View More DAC Clears ₹67,000 Cr Defence Proposals, Boosting Armed ForcesDAC Clears ₹67,000 Cr Defence Proposals, Boosting Armed Forces
By Khushboo Kumari August 6, 2025
000 crore1350 HP enginesAatmanirbhartaAcceptance of Necessityair forceair surveillanceairborne early warning systemsanti-submarine warfarearmoured systemsArmyBarak-1 point-defence missile systemBELBharat Electronics LimitedBMP armoured vehiclesboundary monitoringBrahMos cruise missilesBrahMos fire-control systemsBrahMos launchersC-130J fleet sustainmentC-17 fleet sustainmentCAMCcoastal defencecompact autonomous surface craftComprehensive Annual Maintenance ContractDACDefence Acquisition Councildefence capital acquisitionsdefence industrydefence modernisationDroneselectronic warfare systemshigh-tech defence preparednessIACCSIdeaforgeindigenous manufacturingIntegrated Air Command and Control Systeminvestor confidenceJuly 2025 projectslayered air defencelong-endurance RPAsMALE RPAsmechanised infantryMedium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraftmissile defence platformsmountain radarsnaval warshipsnavynetworked air defencenight-visionoperational capabilityOperational readinesspayloadsPredator-class systemsprocurement processQR-SAMQuick Reaction Surface-to-Air MissileRajnath SinghS-400 air defence missile systemSakshamself-relianceSPYDER weapon system upgradationstrategic airliftstrike abilitiesT-90 tanksthermal imager-based driver night sightstri-service surveillanceVarunastra torpedoesYear of Reforms₹1.05 lakh crore₹67

