DAC Approves ₹52,000 Cr Capital Proposals; NTPC Signals 30 GW Nuclear Expansion

This report covers Defence Procurement, Aerospace, Space, and Nuclear sectors from June 30, 2026, to July 07, 2026. Findings highlight a massive capital acquisition push for indigenous platforms and a strategic pivot toward private-sector involvement in heavy-lift space vehicles.

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Weekly Executive Summary

• Major Defence Approvals: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for proposals worth ₹52,000 Cr, prioritizing indigenous electronic warfare, anti-tank missiles, and pseudo-satellite technology.
• Nuclear Strategy Shift: NTPC invited global bids for consultancy to build 30 GW of nuclear capacity, shifting focus toward Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) technology and private sector participation under the SHANTI Act.
• Space Commercialization: IN-SPACe initiated the Transfer of Technology (ToT) for the LVM3 rocket, aiming to hand over end-to-end…