Published: 29 December 2025General
Defence Acquisition Council Approves ₹79,000 Crore Military Procurement Proposals
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved procurement proposals worth ₹79,000 crore for the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. The acquisitions include loiter munition systems, advanced naval tugs, fighter jet simulators, and next-generation surveillance equipment.
The DAC also approved the purchase of indigenous defence platforms under the 'Make in India' category, ensuring over 60% of the total procurement value is sourced from Indian defence firms. India's defence production crossed ₹1.27 lakh crore in FY 2024-25, with defence exports reaching ₹21,083 crore. The large-scale approvals align with India's goal of becoming a net defence exporter by 2029.
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The MoD signed defence contracts worth ₹5,083 crore on March 3, 2026. The ALH Mk-III helicopters were contracted for which force?
Explanation · Correct answer DSix ALH Mk-III (Maritime Role) helicopters were contracted for the Indian Coast Guard at ₹2,901 crore from HAL under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category.
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The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved procurement proposals worth ₹79,000 crore for the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. The acquisitions include loiter munition systems, advanced naval tugs, fighter jet simulators, and next-generation surveillance equipment. The DAC also approved the p
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Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Rajnath Singh approved procurement proposals worth ₹79,000 crore for Army, Navy, and Air Force Acquisitions include loiter munition systems, advanced naval tugs, fighter jet simulators, and next-generation surveillance equipment
Who are the key authorities or stakeholders involved in **Defence Acquisition Council Approves ₹79,000 Crore Military Procurement Proposals**?
Over 60% of total procurement value sourced from Indian defence firms under 'Make in India' category
What are the key numbers or targets associated with **Defence Acquisition Council Approves ₹79,000 Crore Military Procurement Proposals**?
Key figures: 79,000, 79,000 crore, 60%, 1.27 lakh. India's defence production crossed ₹1.27 lakh crore in FY 2024-25 with defence exports reaching ₹21,083 crore; goal to become net defence exporter by 2029
What is the broader impact of **Defence Acquisition Council Approves ₹79,000 Crore Military Procurement Proposals** on India?
India's defence production crossed ₹1.27 lakh crore in FY 2024-25 with defence exports reaching ₹21,083 crore; goal to become net defence exporter by 2029
