NEW DELHI: As Operation Sindoor continues to unfold, the defence acquisition council (DAC) led by defence minister Rajnath Singh is poised to clear a massive set of proposals worth over Rs 1 lakh crore aimed at modernising India's armed forces.
The DAC, the ministry of defence's top decision-making body for capital acquisitions, is scheduled to meet later this week to take up a range of proposals across the Army, Air Force, and Navy, many of which focus on surveillance, air defence, and maritime security.
What’s on the table-
Quick reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM): A Rs 30,000 crore proposal to equip the Indian Army with DRDO-developed air defence systems capable of neutralising aerial threats within a 30 km range. The system is seen as a vital step in bolstering India’s layered air defence capabilities.
I-STAR spy planes: The Indian Air Force is seeking approval to procure three Intelligence, Surveillance, Targeting and Reconnaissance (I-STAR) aircraft. These planes will be sourced from international manufacturers and later modified by DRDO’s Centre for Airborne Systems, in collaboration with private sector partners. The aircraft will enhance battlefield awareness and precision strike capability.
DRDO sea mines: The Indian Navy has proposed induction of pressure-based moored mines developed by DRDO, aimed at countering enemy submarines and surface ships in strategic waters.
Upgrading Su-30MKI fleet: The plan to modernise 84 Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets, already approved in principle, is expected to come up for further consideration. The upgrade will include avionics, weapons systems, and electronic warfare capabilities.
Underwater autonomous vessels: The Navy is also pushing for unmanned underwater drones to strengthen undersea warfare and surveillance capabilities.
The meeting marks the first major DAC session since the launch of Operation Sindoor, India’s counter-terror and strategic surveillance initiative, and underscores the government’s urgency in enhancing its defence posture amid evolving security challenges.
Once cleared, the acquisitions are expected to significantly boost India’s operational readiness and reflect a continued emphasis on both indigenisation and technological upgrades in defence.
The DAC, the ministry of defence's top decision-making body for capital acquisitions, is scheduled to meet later this week to take up a range of proposals across the Army, Air Force, and Navy, many of which focus on surveillance, air defence, and maritime security.
What’s on the table-
Quick reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM): A Rs 30,000 crore proposal to equip the Indian Army with DRDO-developed air defence systems capable of neutralising aerial threats within a 30 km range. The system is seen as a vital step in bolstering India’s layered air defence capabilities.
I-STAR spy planes: The Indian Air Force is seeking approval to procure three Intelligence, Surveillance, Targeting and Reconnaissance (I-STAR) aircraft. These planes will be sourced from international manufacturers and later modified by DRDO’s Centre for Airborne Systems, in collaboration with private sector partners. The aircraft will enhance battlefield awareness and precision strike capability.
DRDO sea mines: The Indian Navy has proposed induction of pressure-based moored mines developed by DRDO, aimed at countering enemy submarines and surface ships in strategic waters.
Upgrading Su-30MKI fleet: The plan to modernise 84 Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets, already approved in principle, is expected to come up for further consideration. The upgrade will include avionics, weapons systems, and electronic warfare capabilities.
Underwater autonomous vessels: The Navy is also pushing for unmanned underwater drones to strengthen undersea warfare and surveillance capabilities.
The meeting marks the first major DAC session since the launch of Operation Sindoor, India’s counter-terror and strategic surveillance initiative, and underscores the government’s urgency in enhancing its defence posture amid evolving security challenges.
Once cleared, the acquisitions are expected to significantly boost India’s operational readiness and reflect a continued emphasis on both indigenisation and technological upgrades in defence.
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