India approves ₹52,000 crore in defence deals to boost army, navy, air force

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on 3 July 2026 granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for defence procurement proposals worth nearly ₹52,000 crore. The approvals aim to enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.

For the Indian Army, the DAC approved the procurement of several advanced systems. These include the Akash Tarang Anti-Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Electronic Warfare System to counter hostile drones, Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) systems to strengthen infantry against armoured formations, Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) weapon systems for medium-range air defence, Very Short Range Air Defence Systems (V-SHORADS) with multi-spectral sensing for improved resilience, Active Protection Systems to increase tank survivability, and jet-based Kamikaze drone systems for enhanced electronic warfare at lower cost.

For the Indian Navy, the Council approved the acquisition of Multi Influence Ground Mines (MIGM) to restrict adversary movement, Naval Shipborne Unmanned Aerial Systems (NSUAS) for maritime surveillance, and a Land Based Testing Facility (LBTF) for Electric Propulsion Systems to support future naval platforms.

For the Indian Air Force, the DAC approved procurement of Fixed-Wing High Altitude Pseudo Satellites (FW-HAPS). These platforms will provide persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), telecommunications, and remote sensing capabilities, extending the Air Force's long-endurance operational reach.

These approvals are part of India's ongoing efforts to modernise its armed forces with indigenous and next-generation technologies, strengthening defence preparedness across land, sea, and air domains.