**Executive Summary**
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, approved Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for various proposals from the three Services, totaling approximately Rs 79,000 crore, to enhance the capabilities of the Armed Forces. The meeting was held on December 29, 2025. These approvals cover procurement and leasing of equipment and systems for the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Overall Approval:**
* The DAC approved AoN for proposals totaling approximately Rs 79,000 crore.
* **Indian Army:**
* Procurement of Loiter Munition System for Artillery Regiments, for tactical target strikes.
* Procurement of Low Level Light Weight Radars to detect and track small, low-flying Unmanned Aerial Systems.
* Procurement of Long Range Guided Rocket Ammunition for Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket System (MRLS) to enhance range and accuracy.
* Procurement of Integrated Drone Detection & Interdiction System Mk-II with enhanced range to protect assets in Tactical Battle Area and Hinterland.
* **Indian Navy:**
* Procurement of Bollard Pull (BP) Tugs to assist Naval ships and submarines.
* Procurement of High Frequency Software Defined Radios (HF SDR) Manpack for long range secured communication.
* Leasing of High Altitude Long Range (HALE) Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) for continuous Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance and Maritime Domain Awareness over the Indian Ocean Region.
* **Indian Air Force:**
* Procurement of Automatic Take-off Landing Recording System to fill aerospace safety gaps.
* Procurement of Astra Mk-II Missiles with enhanced range to increase fighter aircraft capabilities.
* Procurement of Full Mission Simulator for Light Combat Aircraft Tejas to augment pilots' training.
* Procurement of SPICE-1000 Long Range Guidance Kits to enhance precision strike capabilities.
**Impact Analysis**
**Indian Army**
* **Impact:** Enhanced capabilities in tactical strikes, drone detection, and defense against aerial threats, improving the protection of assets.
* **Action Required:** Prepare for the integration of the new systems, train personnel on their use, and develop operational procedures.
**Indian Navy**
* **Impact:** Improved ship handling, secure communication, and maritime domain awareness in the Indian Ocean Region.
* **Action Required:** Integrate new assets into naval operations, train personnel in the use of new systems, and develop strategies for leveraging enhanced reconnaissance capabilities.
**Indian Air Force**
* **Impact:** Enhanced aerospace safety, increased fighter aircraft capabilities, improved pilot training, and enhanced precision strike capabilities.
* **Action Required:** Implement the Automatic Take-off Landing Recording System, integrate new missiles and guidance kits into existing aircraft, and incorporate the full mission simulator into training programs.
Key Entities Referenced
Defence Acquisition Council (DAC): The body responsible for according Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for defense procurements.
Acceptance of Necessity (AoN): A key milestone in the defense procurement process, indicating agreement on the need for a specific capability.
Ministry of Defence: The Indian government ministry responsible for coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government relating directly to national security and the Indian armed forces.
Indian Army: One of the services involved in the proposals, and the end-user for multiple procurements.
Indian Air Force: One of the services involved in the proposals, and the end-user for multiple procurements.
Ministry of Defence
DAC clears proposals worth Rs 79,000 crore to
enhance the capabilities of the Armed Forces
प्रव तथ: 29 DEC 2025 3:11PM by PIB Delhi
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, has
accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for various proposals of the three Services amounting to a total
of about Rs 79,000 crore. During the meeting held on December 29, 2025, AoN was approved for the
procurement of Loiter Munition System for Artillery Regiments, Low Level Light Weight Radars, Long
Range Guided Rocket Ammunition for Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket System (MRLS), and Integrated
Drone Detection & Interdiction System Mk-II for the Indian Army.
Loiter Munition will be used for precision strike of tactical targets, whereas Low Level Light
Weight Radars will detect and track small size, low flying Unmanned Aerial Systems. Long Range Guided
Rockets will enhance the range and accuracy of Pinaka MRLS for effective engagement of high value
targets. Integrated Drone Detection & Interdiction System Mk-II with enhanced range will protect the vital
assets of the Indian Army in Tactical Battle Area and Hinterland.
For the Indian Navy, AoN was accorded for procurement of Bollard Pull (BP) Tugs, High
Frequency Software Defined Radios (HF SDR) Manpack and for leasing High Altitude Long Range
(HALE) Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS). Induction of BP Tugs will assist Naval ships and
submarines in berthing, unberthing, and maneuvering in confined waters/harbor. The HF SDR will
enhance long range secured communication during boarding and landing operations, whereas HALE
RPAS will ensure continuous Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance and credible Maritime
Domain Awareness over the Indian Ocean Region.
For the Indian Air Force, AoN was approved for procurement of Automatic Take-off Landing
Recording System, Astra Mk-II Missiles, Full Mission Simulator and SPICE-1000 Long Range Guidance
Kits etc. Induction of the Automatic Take-off Landing Recording System will fill the gaps in the aerospace
safety environment by providing high definition all-weather automatic recording of landing and take-off.
Astra Mk-II Missiles with enhanced range will increase the capability of the fighter aircraft to neutralise
adversary aircraft from large standoff range. Full Mission Simulator for Light Combat Aircraft Tejas will
augment pilots’ training in a cost effective and safe manner, while SPICE-1000 will enhance long range
precision strike capability of the Indian Air Force.
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