Defence Acquisition Council Approves ₹52,000 Cr Procurement for Army, Navy & Air Force – Key Systems Unveiled

On 3 July 2026 , the DAC chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh gave AoN to defence projects worth nearly ₹52,000 crore . The approvals aim to boost the operational capability of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force with indigenous, next‑generation systems. Key Developments Army: Procurement of Akash Tarang , MPATGM , MRSAM , Very Short Range Air Defence Systems (V‑SHORADS), Active Protection Systems for tanks, and jet‑based Kamikaze drone systems. Navy: Acquisition of Multi‑Influence Ground Mines (MIGM), Naval Shipborne Unmanned Aerial Systems (NSUAS), and establishment of a Land‑Based Testing Facility for Electric Propulsion Systems. Air Force: Procurement of FW‑HAPS and related proposals to enhance ISR and communications. Important Facts The approved systems address several capability gaps: Anti‑drone defence: Akash Tarang will protect ground forces from hostile UAVs. Anti‑armor firepower: MPATGM enhances infantry’s ability to defeat enemy tanks. Medium‑range air defence: <span class="key-term" data-definition="MRSAM — Medium Range Surface‑to‑Air Missile system that provides air defence against airc