The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Rajnath Singh, has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital acquisition proposals of the three armed services with an estimated value of around ₹79,000 crore. The approvals were granted during the DAC meeting held on December 29, 2025.
For the Indian Army, the AoN covers the procurement of Loiter Munition Systems, Low Level Light Weight Radars, Long Range Guided Rocket Ammunition for the Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket System (MRLS), and the Integrated Drone Detection & Interdiction System Mk-II. As per the Ministry of Defence, loiter munitions are intended for precision engagement of tactical targets, while the radars are designed to detect and track small, low-flying unmanned aerial systems. The long-range guided rockets are meant to improve the range and accuracy of the Pinaka MRLS, and the upgraded drone detection and interdiction system is planned to provide protection to vital assets in tactical battle areas and hinterland locations.
The DAC also granted AoN for several proposals of the Indian Navy. These include the procurement of Bollard Pull (BP) Tugs, High Frequency Software Defined Radios (HF SDR) in manpack configuration, and leasing of High Altitude Long Range (HALE) Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS). BP Tugs are used to assist naval ships and submarines during berthing, unberthing, and manoeuvring in confined harbour waters. The HF SDR systems are intended to support long-range secure communication during boarding and landing operations. The HALE RPAS, to be taken on lease, are aimed at providing continuous intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance for maritime domain awareness in the Indian Ocean Region.
For the Indian Air Force, AoN was approved for the procurement of the Automatic Take-off Landing Recording System, Astra Mk-II air-to-air missiles, Full Mission Simulators for the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas, and SPICE-1000 long-range guidance kits. According to official details, the take-off and landing recording system is intended to improve flight safety by enabling automatic, high-definition recording in all weather conditions. The Astra Mk-II missiles have an enhanced range compared to earlier variants, while the Tejas Full Mission Simulator is planned to support pilot training. The SPICE-1000 guidance kits are intended to provide stand-off precision strike capability.
