The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved defence procurement proposals worth approximately Rs 79,000 crore to enhance the operational readiness of India’s Armed Forces. The meeting, held at South Block in New Delhi on October 23, 2025, sanctioned major acquisitions for the Army, Navy, and Air Force, marking a significant step toward modernizing the nation’s defence infrastructure.
For the Indian Army, the DAC granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for several key systems, including the Nag Missile System (Tracked) Mk-II (NAMIS), Ground Based Mobile ELINT System (GBMES), and High Mobility Vehicles (HMVs) equipped with Material Handling Cranes. These platforms aim to boost the Army’s offensive and logistical capabilities—NAMIS will help neutralize enemy combat assets, GBMES will provide real-time electronic intelligence, and HMVs will enhance transport and supply efficiency across challenging terrains.
The Indian Navy also received approval for the acquisition of Landing Platform Docks (LPDs), 30mm Naval Surface Guns (NSG), Advanced Lightweight Torpedoes (ALWT), Electro-Optical Infra-Red Search and Track Systems, and Smart Ammunition for 76mm Super Rapid Gun Mounts. These additions will significantly strengthen the Navy’s maritime and coastal defence posture. The LPDs will enable amphibious operations and humanitarian missions, while the indigenously developed ALWT—crafted by DRDO’s Naval Science & Technological Laboratory—will enhance anti-submarine warfare capabilities against conventional, nuclear, and midget submarines.
