₹1.10 Lakh Crore Defence Procurement: Strengthening India’s Military Preparedness

The Government of India has approved capital acquisition proposals worth approximately ₹1.10 lakh crore to strengthen the operational capabilities of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN)—the in-principle administrative approval—for a wide range of defence requirements. 

For the Indian Army, the approved proposals include CBRN reconnaissance vehicles, high-mobility vehicles, self-propelled mechanical mine-laying systems, Advanced Light Helicopters, trawl tanks and the Sarvatra Bridge System. These capabilities are aimed at improving mobility, logistics, operational preparedness and mission effectiveness across challenging terrains. 

The Indian Navy will receive Arudhra Radars, while the design, development and subsequent procurement of Marine Gas Turbines have also been approved. These initiatives are expected to strengthen naval surveillance and propulsion capabilities while reducing dependence on foreign vendors. 

For the Indian Air Force, approvals cover measures to enhance the capabilities of fighter, transport aircraft and helicopters, along with Ground-Based Multi-Purpose Jammers and the Defence Forces Secure Access Card system. These initiatives will support electronic warfare preparedness and secure identification infrastructure. 

A major indigenisation push is reflected in the decision, with approximately 98% of the approved procurements planned from Indian industry. This is expected to strengthen domestic defence manufacturing, encourage technological development and advance the broader objective of Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence production.