Defence Council Approves Rs 790 Billion Procurement For Armed Forces

24 Oct 2025 CW Team

For the Indian Army, the DAC accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the procurement of the Nag Missile System (Tracked) Mk-II (NAMIS), Ground-Based Mobile ELINT System (GBMES), and High Mobility Vehicles (HMVs) equipped with material-handling cranes. The NAMIS system will enhance the Army’s ability to neutralise enemy combat vehicles, bunkers, and field fortifications, while the GBMES will provide continuous electronic intelligence on enemy emitters. The induction of HMVs will strengthen logistics and mobility support for forces operating in diverse terrains.

For the Indian Navy, approval was granted for the acquisition of Landing Platform Docks (LPDs), 30mm Naval Surface Guns (NSG), Advanced Lightweight Torpedoes (ALWT), Electro-Optical Infrared Search and Track Systems, and Smart Ammunition for 76mm Super Rapid Gun Mounts. The LPDs will enable the Navy to carry out large-scale amphibious operations in coordination with the Army and Air Force. These platforms will also enhance India’s ability to conduct peacekeeping, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief operations.

The ALWT, developed indigenously by the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory under the DRDO, is capable of engaging conventional, nuclear, and midget submarines. Meanwhile, the 30mm NSGs will strengthen the Navy’s and Coast Guard’s capacity to conduct low-intensity maritime operations and anti-piracy missions.

For the Indian Air Force, the DAC approved the procurement of a Collaborative Long-Range Target Saturation/Destruction System (CLRTS/DS), among other advanced systems. The CLRTS/DS will possess autonomous take-off, landing, navigation, target detection, and payload delivery capabilities, enabling precision missions in high-threat environments.

The defence ministry stated that these procurements will enhance joint operational capability, promote indigenous manufacturing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, and fortify India’s overall defence preparedness across land, sea, and air domains.

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The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved a series of procurement proposals worth approximately Rs 790 billion for the Indian Armed Forces. The approvals were granted during a meeting held at South Block, New Delhi, on 23 October 2025, marking a significant boost to India’s defence modernisation efforts. For the Indian Army, the DAC accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the procurement of the Nag Missile System (Tracked) Mk-II (NAMIS), Ground-Based Mobile ELINT System (GBMES), and High Mobility Vehicles (HMVs) equipped with material-handling cranes. The NAMIS system will enhance the Army’s ability to neutralise enemy combat vehicles, bunkers, and field fortifications, while the GBMES will provide continuous electronic intelligence on enemy emitters. The induction of HMVs will strengthen logistics and mobility support for forces operating in diverse terrains. For the Indian Navy, approval was granted for the acquisition of Landing Platform Docks (LPDs), 30mm Naval Surface Guns (NSG), Advanced Lightweight Torpedoes (ALWT), Electro-Optical Infrared Search and Track Systems, and Smart Ammunition for 76mm Super Rapid Gun Mounts. The LPDs will enable the Navy to carry out large-scale amphibious operations in coordination with the Army and Air Force. These platforms will also enhance India’s ability to conduct peacekeeping, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief operations. The ALWT, developed indigenously by the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory under the DRDO, is capable of engaging conventional, nuclear, and midget submarines. Meanwhile, the 30mm NSGs will strengthen the Navy’s and Coast Guard’s capacity to conduct low-intensity maritime operations and anti-piracy missions. For the Indian Air Force, the DAC approved the procurement of a Collaborative Long-Range Target Saturation/Destruction System (CLRTS/DS), among other advanced systems. The CLRTS/DS will possess autonomous take-off, landing, navigation, target detection, and payload delivery capabilities, enabling precision missions in high-threat environments. The defence ministry stated that these procurements will enhance joint operational capability, promote indigenous manufacturing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, and fortify India’s overall defence preparedness across land, sea, and air domains.

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