Day 14
Defence & SecuritySkim2025-10-23
DAC Clears Rs 79,000 Crore Defence Procurements
What Happened
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for military hardware worth Rs 79,000 crore. Key approvals include the Nag Missile System Mk-II, Landing Platform Docks for the Navy, and indigenous Advanced Light Weight Torpedoes.
Why It Matters
This move strengthens India's self-reliance in defence (Aatmanirbharta) by prioritizing indigenous design and development for critical amphibious and anti-tank warfare capabilities.
Quick reference — brief coverage only.