Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:31am on 04 Jul 2025,Friday India
India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for ten major capital procurement programs worth approximately ₹1.05 lakh crore. All approved deals fall under the “Buy (Indian‑Indigenously Designed, Developed & Manufactured)” category, reinforcing India’s push for self-reliance . Key procurements include Armoured Recovery Vehicles, Electronic Warfare Systems, Integrated Common Inventory Management, and Surface‑to‑Air Missiles to boost army air-defence and logistics . For the Navy, approvals cover Moored Mines, Mine Counter-Measure Vessels (over ₹44,000 cr), Super Rapid Gun Mounts, and Submersible Autonomous Vessels, enhancing maritime security . The move underscores strategic preparedness amid regional tensions. (PC: Business Standard)
