Defence Acquisition Council Approves Proposals Worth Rs 67,000 Crore

Strategic Insights -

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh approved various proposals amounting to a total cost of about Rs 67,000 crore. The key proposals include the procurement of Thermal Imager-based Driver Night Sight for BMP to enhance night driving capability, Compact Autonomous Surface Craft for the Indian Navy to detect and neutralise threats in anti-submarine warfare missions, and Mountain Radars and Upgradation of SAKSHAM/SPYDER Weapon System for the Indian Air Force to enhance air surveillance and air defence capabilities. Additionally, the DAC accorded AoN for the procurement of Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAs) for the three Services, which will significantly enhance round-the-clock surveillance and combat capability of the Armed Forces.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Defence Acquisition Council approved proposals worth Rs 67,000 crore, with the Indian Army set to procure Thermal Imager-based Driver Night Sight for BMP.
  • The Indian Navy will acquire Compact Autonomous Surface Craft, BrahMos Fire Control System, and Launchers to enhance anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
  • The Indian Air Force will upgrade BARAK-1 Point Defence Missile System and acquire Mountain Radars and SAKSHAM/SPYDER Weapon System to enhance air surveillance and air defence capabilities.
  • Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAs) will be procured for the three Services, allowing for enhanced round-the-clock surveillance and combat capability.
  • The DAC also approved sustenance of C-17 and C-130J fleets and comprehensive annual maintenance contract of S-400 Long Range Air Defence Missile System.

Statistics:

  • Total cost of approved proposals: Rs 67,000 crore.
  • Value of Thermal Imager-based Driver Night Sight for BMP procurement: Not specified.
  • Number of Compact Autonomous Surface Craft to be procured: Not specified.
  • Number of Mountain Radars to be procured: Not specified.
  • Number of MALE RPAs to be procured: Not specified.

Sources:

  • Press Information Bureau (PIB) Delhi, "Defence Acquisition Council Approves Proposals Worth Rs 67,000 Crore" (August 05, 2025).
  • Government of India, "Defence Acquisition Council" (no date specified).