The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved military procurement proposals worth around Rs 79,000 crore to buy new missile systems, high mobility vehicles, naval surface guns and other equipment for its armed forces. 

The Defence Ministry said the new procurements will significantly enhance the operational capabilities of all three services and support India’s goal of defence self-reliance.

Indian army to get new missile, intelligence and logistics systems 

The DAC chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh cleared Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for several key systems for the Indian Army, including the Nag Missile System (Tracked) Mk-II (NAMIS), Ground Based Mobile ELINT System (GBMES), and High Mobility Vehicles (HMVs) with Material Handling Crane.

According to the Defence Ministry, the NAMIS (Tracked) will enhance the Army’s capability to neutralise enemy combat vehicles, bunkers, and other field fortifications. 

The GBMES will provide round-the-clock electronic intelligence on enemy emitters, strengthening surveillance capabilities.

The induction of HMVs, equipped with material handling cranes, will improve logistics support for troops across challenging terrains.

Indian Navy to get new warfighting and support systems

For the Indian Navy, AoN was granted for the procurement of Landing Platform Docks (LPDs), 30mm Naval Surface Guns (NSG), Advanced Light Weight Torpedoes (ALWT), Electro Optical Infra-Red Search and Track System, and Smart Ammunition for the 76mm Super Rapid Gun Mount.

The Defence Ministry said the LPDs will enhance the Navy’s amphibious operation capabilities and enable joint missions with the Army and Air Force. These ships will also play a vital role in peacekeeping, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief operations.

The ALWT, developed indigenously by DRDO’s Naval Science & Technological Laboratory, can target conventional, nuclear, and midget submarines. The new 30mm Naval Surface Guns will strengthen the Navy and Coast Guard’s ability to carry out low-intensity maritime operations and anti-piracy missions.

Indian Air Force to get long-range strike system

For the Indian Air Force, AoN was approved for the Collaborative Long Range Target Saturation/Destruction System (CLRTS/DS) and other proposals. The system is capable of autonomous take-off, landing, navigation, detection, and payload delivery in mission areas.