DAC approves defence procurement proposals worth Rs 1.05 lakh crore under ‘Buy Indian-IDDM’

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Thursday approved Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals worth approximately Rs 1.05 lakh crore. All proposals have been cleared under the ‘Buy (Indian-IDDM)’ category to promote domestic defence manufacturing.

According to the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the approvals include procurement of Armoured Recovery Vehicles, Electronic Warfare Systems, Integrated Common Inventory Management Systems for the Tri-Services, and Surface-to-Air Missiles. These acquisitions are aimed at enhancing mobility, air defence capabilities, and improving logistical efficiency for the Armed Forces.

The DAC has also given nod to the procurement of Moored Mines, Mine Counter Measure Vessels, Super Rapid Gun Mounts, and Submersible Autonomous Vessels for the Navy. These systems are expected to strengthen maritime safety by reducing threats to naval and merchant vessels.

The ministry stated that the decision aligns with the government’s focus on indigenisation and self-reliance in the defence sector. All proposals have been cleared under the Buy (Indian–Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured) category, ensuring involvement of Indian vendors and encouraging development within the domestic defence ecosystem.