DAC clears ₹1.10 lakh-crore defence procurement proposals; 98% to be sourced from Indian industry
The Defence Acquisition Council has approved procurement proposals worth ₹1.10 lakh crore to bolster India's armed forces. Approximately 98% of these acquisitions, including reconnaissance vehicles and advanced helicopters, will be sourced from the domestic Indian industry.
Why it matters
This move significantly advances the 'Make in India' initiative in the defense sector, reducing reliance on foreign military imports.
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Monday (September 7, 2026) accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for a range of acquisition proposals for the armed forces estimated at ₹1.10 lakh crore, with approximately 98% of the procurements planned to be from Indian industry.
According to the Defence Ministry, for the Army, the DAC approved the procurement of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) reconnaissance vehicles, high mobility vehicles (HMVs), self-propelled mechanical mine layers (MMLs), advanced light helicopters (ALHs), trawl tanks and the Sarvatra Bridge System.
The CBRN reconnaissance vehicles will be capable of detecting, identifying, monitoring and marking areas contaminated by chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear agents. The HMVs are expected to strengthen operational mobility and logistics support in difficult terrains, while the MMLs will provide faster and more responsive mine-laying capability during operations.
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