Tezzbuzz Desk- To strengthen the military capabilities of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force, the Central Government has taken a major decision in the field of defense procurement. Held on 7 September 2026 under the chairmanship of Defense Minister Rajnath Singh Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) close to the meeting Rs 1.10 lakh crore Defense procurement proposals have been approved.
DAC accepted these proposals Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) That means in-principle administrative approval has been given. The most important thing about this decision is that in the total defense procurement proposals approved, about 98 percent purchase from Indian industry Will be done. This is expected to give a big boost to the country's indigenous defense industry.
Army will get modern military vehicles and helicopters
Procurement of several important military vehicles, engineering systems and helicopters has been approved for the Indian Army. in these CBRN Reconnaissance Vehicles Also included. They will be used in chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threat areas for surveillance, agent identification and identification of affected areas. Apart from this, the army High Mobility Vehicles Will be found, which will ease the movement of troops and military equipment in hilly, desert and difficult areas.
To increase the army's ability to lay landmines Self-Propelled Mechanical Mine Layers Purchase has also been approved. There itself, Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Will help in enhancing the operational capabilities of the Army and Air Force. simultaneously Trawl Tanks And Sarvatra Bridge Systems Has also been approved. This will ease the movement of soldiers and military vehicles by crossing obstacles like landmines and rivers during war.
Arudra radar and indigenous gas turbine to the Navy
for Indian Navy Arudra Radar The purchase has been approved. These will be used in place of the old air route surveillance radar. This will help in modernizing the aerial surveillance capability of naval air stations.
Other than this Marine Gas Turbine Its procurement has also been approved after indigenous design and development. This can help in reducing dependence on foreign technology for the propulsion systems of warships.
Air Force will get new electronic warfare system
for air force Ground-Based Multi-Purpose Jammer (GBMPJ) The purchase has been approved. This electronic warfare system will be capable of disrupting enemy radar and electronic sensors. In modern warfare, such technology plays an important role in providing strategic edge during military operations.
Smart access system for all three armies
DAC has Defense Forces Secure Access Card (DEFSAC) The system has also been approved. Through this, the paper based identity cards, passes and permits used in the three armies will be replaced with RFID based smart cards. This will help in making the entry system in sensitive military installations more secure and modern.
Big benefit to indigenous defense industry
The biggest aspect of this entire defense package is its impact on indigenous industry. Since about 98 percent of the purchases are from Indian companies, it is expected to boost defense production, employment, technological development and supply chain in the country. It will also reduce dependence on foreign defense equipment and self-reliant india It will also help in furthering the goal of.