Defence & SecuritySkim2025-08-05

DAC Approves ₹67,000 Crore Defence Procurement Proposals

What Happened

The Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved capital acquisition proposals worth 67,000 crore INR on August 5, 2025. The approvals focus on 'Buy (Indian)' equipment, including mountain radars for the IAF, autonomous surface crafts for the Navy, and thermal imagers for Army BMPs.

Why It Matters

This move strengthens India's multi-domain operational readiness while advancing 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' by prioritizing domestic procurement for critical high-altitude and maritime security needs.

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