**Executive Summary**
On February 12, 2026, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for various service proposals valued at approximately Rs 3.60 lakh crore. These approvals aim to enhance the combat readiness of the defence forces. The proposals include procurement for the Indian Air Force, Army, Navy, and Coast Guard.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **General**
* The Defence Acquisition Council approved proposals worth approximately Rs 3.60 lakh crore.
* **Indian Air Force (IAF)**
* Approved AoN for the procurement of Multi Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) {Rafale}, Combat Missiles, and Air-Ship Based High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (AS-HAPS).
* MRFA procurement will enhance air dominance capabilities and boost deterrence capabilities.
* The majority of MRFA will be manufactured in India.
* AS-HAPS will be used for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Electronic Intelligence, telecommunication, and remote sensing.
* **Indian Army**
* Approved AoN for Anti-Tank Mines (Vibhav) and overhaul of Vehicle Platforms of Armoured Recovery Vehicles (ARVs), T-72 Tanks and Infantry Combat Vehicles (BMP-II).
* Vibhav mines will act as anti-tank obstacles.
* Overhaul of ARVs, T-72 Tanks, and BMP-II enhances equipment service life.
* **Indian Navy**
* Cleared AoN for 04 MW Marine Gas Turbine based Electric Power Generator and P8I Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft.
* The Marine Gas Turbine generator aims to minimise dependency on foreign manufacturers and ensure self-reliance in power generation.
* Acquisition of P8I aircraft will enhance anti-submarine warfare, maritime surveillance, and maritime strike capability.
* **Indian Coast Guard (ICG)**
* Approved AoN for the procurement of Electro-Optical/Infra-Red system for Dornier aircraft.
* Procurement will enhance maritime surveillance capability of the ICG.
**Impact Analysis**
**Indian Air Force**
* *Impact:* Enhanced air dominance and deterrence capabilities.
* *Action Required:* Prepare for the integration of new aircraft and systems.
**Indian Army**
* *Impact:* Improved anti-tank capabilities and enhanced readiness of armored vehicles.
* *Action Required:* Plan for the deployment of Vibhav mines and the overhaul of vehicle platforms.
**Indian Navy**
* *Impact:* Reduced dependence on foreign power generation and enhanced maritime combat capabilities.
* *Action Required:* Prepare for the induction of the Marine Gas Turbine generator and P8I aircraft.
**Indian Coast Guard**
* *Impact:* Improved maritime surveillance capabilities.
* *Action Required:* Prepare for integration of the Electro-Optical/Infra-Red system into Dornier aircraft.
Key Entities Referenced
Defence Acquisition Council: Apex body in the Ministry of Defence responsible for defense procurement decisions.
Acceptance of Necessity (AoN): A key milestone in the defense procurement process, signifying the initial approval for a proposal.
Ministry of Defence: Government ministry responsible for defense matters.
Indian Air Force (IAF): The air arm of the Indian Armed Forces, a beneficiary of the acquisition proposals.
Indian Navy: The naval branch of the Indian Armed Forces, also a beneficiary of the acquisition proposals.
Ministry of Defence
DAC clears Rs 3.60 lakh crore worth of capital
acquisition proposals to enhance the combat
readiness of defence forces
Posted On: 12 FEB 2026 4:07PM by PIB Delhi
The Defence Acquisition Council, under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, accorded
Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for various proposals of the Services at an estimated value of about Rs
3.60 lakh crore, on February 12, 2026. For the Indian Air Force (IAF), AoN was approved for the
procurement of Multi Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) {Rafale}, Combat Missiles and Air-Ship Based High
Altitude Pseudo Satellite (AS-HAPS).
The procurement of MRFA will enhance the capability of undertaking air dominance roles across the
spectrum of conflict and significantly boost the deterrence capabilities of IAF with long range offensive
strikes. The majority of MRFA to be procured will be manufactured in India. The Combat Missiles will
enhance the stand-off ground attack capability with deep strike power and very high accuracy. The AS-
HAPS will be utilised towards carrying out persistent Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance,
Electronic Intelligence, telecommunication and remote sensing for military purposes.
For the Indian Army, AoN was accorded for the procurement of Anti-Tank Mines (Vibhav) and overhaul
of Vehicle Platforms of Armoured Recovery Vehicles (ARVs), T-72 Tanks and Infantry Combat Vehicles
(BMP-II). Vibhav mines will be laid as anti-tank obstacle system to delay the advance of enemy
mechanized forces. The overhaul of vehicle platforms of ARVs, T-72 Tanks and BMP-II will enhance
service life of equipment ensuring readiness and operational effectiveness of the Indian Army.
For the Indian Navy, AoN was cleared for 04 MW Marine Gas Turbine based Electric Power Generator
and P8I Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft. Induction of 04 MW Marine Gas Turbine based
Electric Power Generator under Make-I category of Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 will minimise
the dependency on foreign manufacturers, ensure self-reliance in power generation requirement of Indian
Navy. The acquisition of P8I aircraft will significantly boost the Navy’s combat/war-fighting capability of
long-range anti-submarine warfare, maritime surveillance and maritime strike capability.
For the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), AoN was accorded for the procurement of Electro-Optical/Infra-Red
system for Dornier aircraft. The procurement will assist in enhancing the efficacy of maritime surveillance
capability of the ICG.
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