To further strengthen the military capability of the Indian Armed Forces, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Thursday approved a defence procurement plan worth over ₹79,000 crore. The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

According to the Ministry of Defence, the approvals include several advanced military systems, weapons, and support equipment for the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, aimed at enhancing the country’s overall defence preparedness.

The DAC has granted “Acceptance of Necessity” (AoN) for the procurement of the Nag Missile System (Tracked) Mk-II (NAMIS), Ground-Based Mobile ELINT System (GBMES), and High Mobility Vehicles (HMVs) equipped with material-handling cranes for the Indian Army. The NAMIS system will significantly boost the Army’s capability to neutralise enemy fortifications and bunkers, while the GBMES will provide real-time electronic intelligence on enemy emissions. The inclusion of HMVs will enhance logistical support across varied terrains.

For the Indian Navy, approvals have been granted for the acquisition of Landing Platform Docks (LPDs), 30mm Naval Surface Guns (NSGs), Advanced Lightweight Torpedoes (ALWTs), Electro-Optical Infrared Search and Track Systems, and Smart Ammunition for 76mm Super Rapid Gun Mounts. The LPDs will enhance the Navy’s amphibious warfare capability and play a vital role in peacekeeping and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations.

The ALWT, indigenously developed by DRDO’s Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL), will further strengthen India’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities. Meanwhile, the inclusion of 30mm NSGs will enhance the Navy and Coast Guard’s efficiency in low-intensity maritime operations and anti-piracy missions.

For the Indian Air Force, the DAC has accorded AoN for the Collaborative Long-Range Target Saturation/Destruction System (CLRTS/DS) and other projects. The CLRTS/DS is capable of autonomous flight, navigation, target identification, and payload delivery — providing the Air Force with a major technological edge in long-range engagement capabilities.