Indian Army
The Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) approved various proposals during its meeting at South Block in New Delhi on 23 October 2025, the total cost of which is approximately Rs 79,000 crore. This meeting was presided over by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh. The proposals aim to enhance the strategic and technical capability of the Indian Armed Forces.
New equipment for Indian Army
Under Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the Army, procurement of Nag Missile System (Tracked) Mk-II (NAMIS), Ground Based Mobile ELINT System (GBMES) and High Mobility Vehicles (HMVs) with Material Handling Crane was approved. NAMIS (Tracked) will help in destroying enemy combat vehicles, bunkers and other field forts. GBMES will make it possible to monitor electronic signals of the enemy 24 hours a day. HMVs will improve logistics support to troops in different geographical areas.
Indian Navy’s strength will increase
Smart ammunition for Landing Platform Dock (LPD), 30mm Naval Surface Gun (NSG), Advanced Lightweight Torpedo (ALWT), Electro Optical Infrared Search and Track System and 76mm Super Rapid Gun Mount were approved under AoN for the Navy. LPD will help the Navy in conducting amphibious operations and in peacekeeping, disaster relief and humanitarian missions. The ALWT, which has been developed at DRDO’s Naval Science & Technological Laboratory, can target small and nuclear submarines. The 30mm NSG will enhance the capability of the Navy and Coast Guard, especially in low intensity operations and anti-piracy.
New systems for Indian Air Force
Collaborative Long Range Target Saturation/Destruction System (CLRTS/DS) and other proposals were approved under AoN for the Air Force. The system has the capability of autonomous take-off, landing, navigation, target identification and payload delivery in the mission area. These approvals will increase the operational capability and technical strength of the Army, Navy and Air Force. Besides, there will be improvement in logistics support, war strategy and defense self-reliance. The Defense Ministry says that the inclusion of these new technologies and systems will help the Indian Armed Forces to face every kind of challenge.