DAC Greenlights Multi-Domain Capability Upgrades for Armed Forces

• 07 Aug 2025

Source: IE

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by the Defence Minister has approved capital acquisition proposals worth ₹67,000 crore, enhancing combat readiness across the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

• Tri-Services Capability Boost

  • MALE RPAs (Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft) approved for Army, Navy, and Air Force. It enables 24x7 surveillance and combat missions at extended ranges

• Indian Air Force (IAF) Upgrades

  • Maintenance Support for US-origin Aircraft (12 C-130J Super Hercules and 11 C-17 Globemaster III fleets)

  • S-400 Missile System (Russia) is also approved for Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC)

  • SPYDER/SAKSHAM System (India-Israel collaboration) Upgrade for Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS)

    • It also enhances air surveillance and missile defence in mountainous zones
• Indian Navy Acquisitions
  • Compact Autonomous Surface Craft for anti-submarine warfare (ASW)
  • It detects, classifies, and neutralises underwater threats
  • BrahMos (joint collaboration between India and Russia) Fire Control Systems and Launchers
  • Upgrade of BARAK-1 Point Defence Missile System (Israel) that enhances shipborne air defence

Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) 

• It is chaired by the Union Minister of Defense that gives 'in principle' approval to capital acquisitions, monitors major project progress, and grants acceptance of necessity for acquisition proposals. 
• It was formed after recommendations made by the Group of Ministers on 'Reforming the National Security System' in 2001, post-Kargil war.

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