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सोमवार, 7 जुलाई 2026

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DAC Grants ₹52,000 Crore Acceptance of Necessity for Army, Navy and IAF; Anti-UAV, Drones, Missiles Approved

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) worth approximately ₹52,000 crore for various acquisition proposals of the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force. Key approvals include anti-UAV (counter-drone) systems, precision-guided missiles, surveillance drones, high-altitude surveillance platforms, and naval weapon systems. Most acquisitions are under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat framework, benefiting domestic manufacturers, with BEL and BDL identified as major beneficiaries following lessons from Operation Sindoor.

Key Points

  • The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) worth approximately ₹52,000 crore for various acquisition proposals of the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force
  • Key approvals include anti-UAV (counter-drone) systems, precision-guided missiles, surveillance drones, high-altitude surveillance platforms, and naval weapon systems
  • Most acquisitions are under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat framework, benefiting domestic manufacturers, with BEL and BDL identified as major beneficiaries following lessons from Operation Sindoor
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Exam Note

• DAC: ₹52,000 crore AoN for Army + Navy + IAF (July 2026); chaired by Rajnath Singh • Includes: anti-UAV, precision missiles, surveillance drones, high-altitude platforms, naval weapons • DAC: Defence Acquisition Council; highest decision-making body for defence procurement • Post-Operation Sindoor: counter-drone systems are India's top defence priority; BEL, BDL benefit

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