The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved capital acquisition proposals worth around Rs 2.12 lakh crore for the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force on Monday, the Ministry of Defence said.

The approvals, granted on October 26, 2026, under the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) framework, provide in-principle administrative clearance to procure military equipment to strengthen India's defence preparedness and operational capabilities.

According to the Ministry of Defence, the proposals cover a wide range of military equipment, including helicopters, air defence systems, surveillance drones, advanced artillery systems and naval platforms.

For the Indian Army, the DAC cleared proposals to procure High Mobility Vehicles (HMV), Self-Propelled Tracked Gun Systems, Gun Shot Response Systems (GSRS), Light Multi Role Helicopters (LMRH), Very Short-Range Air Defence Systems (VSHORADS), Platform-Based Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS), Unmanned Aerial System Brick Long Range, Surveillance UAVs, Integrated Surveillance and Strike Systems, and Long Range Kamikaze Drone Systems.

The Ministry of Defence said the High Mobility Vehicles would strengthen the Army's operational capabilities, logistical support and mobility in difficult terrains. The Self-Propelled Tracked Gun Systems would provide mechanised formations with improved mobility and firepower.

The ministry further said the Gun Shot Response Systems would act as a force multiplier by providing real-time situational awareness to troops during operations.

The Light Multi Role Helicopters, meanwhile, will be used by both the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force for reconnaissance, surveillance, combat operations, search and rescue missions, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

According to the ministry, the Very Short-Range Air Defence Systems will help counter new-generation small aerial threats, while the Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems will improve the survivability of tanks on modern battlefields.

The proposed surveillance and drone systems, including long-range kamikaze drones, will further strengthen the Army's surveillance and targeting capabilities, the ministry added.

For the Indian Navy, the DAC approved the procurement of Active Offboard Decoy Systems (AODS) and other major naval platforms.

The Ministry of Defence said the Active Offboard Decoy Systems would strengthen the Navy's anti-missile defence capabilities, particularly against modern anti-ship missiles deployed by adversaries.

It added that the indigenously designed and constructed naval platforms would be equipped with modern warfare capabilities, enhancing the Navy's overall combat strength.

For the Indian Air Force, the council cleared the procurement of helicopters, air defence systems, weapons and Mobile X-Band Doppler Weather Radar Systems.

According to the ministry, these acquisitions are aimed at improving the Air Force's air defence and warfighting capabilities.

The ministry said Special Utility Helicopters would help meet the Air Force's critical air transport requirements, while the Mobile X-Band Doppler Weather Radar Systems would provide high-resolution, localised weather surveillance in forward areas.

Highlighting the government's focus on domestic defence manufacturing, the Ministry of Defence said approximately 82% of the procurements approved under the AoN framework would be sourced from Indian industry.