From Kamikaze drones to new helicopters: What Indian Army, IAF and Navy will receive under DAC's Rs 2.12 lakh crore defence push | Full list

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), which is chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved capital acquisition proposals worth around Rs 2.12 lakh crore for the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force on Monday, October 26.

The approvals, granted through Acceptance of Necessity (AoN), cover a wide range of military equipment, including artillery systems, helicopters, air defence systems, surveillance platforms and drones. The Defence Minister said around 82% of the total procurement will be sourced from Indian industry, supporting domestic defence manufacturing.

Here is a service-wise breakdown of what has been approved for the armed forces.

1. Indian army: Guns, helicopters, air defence and drones

The Indian Army will receive a range of equipment aimed at improving mobility, firepower, battlefield surveillance and protection against aerial threats.

The approved proposals include:

The HMVs are expected to strengthen troop mobility and logistical support, particularly in challenging terrain. The Self-Propelled Tracked Gun System will improve the mobility and firepower of mechanised formations.

The GSRS will provide real-time situational awareness, while the LMRHs will support reconnaissance, surveillance, combat, search and rescue operations, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

The VSHORADS will help the Army counter emerging small aerial threats. Meanwhile, counter-drone systems are expected to improve the protection of tanks against unmanned aerial threats. The surveillance and strike platforms will strengthen the Army's ability to monitor battlefield activity and engage targets.

2. Indian Navy: Anti-missile defence and naval platforms

The Indian Navy will receive an Active Offboard Decoy System (AODS), along with other major naval platforms.

The approved proposals include:

The AODS is designed to protect naval vessels against modern anti-ship missiles by drawing threats away from their intended targets.

The proposed naval platforms are expected to strengthen the Navy's combat capabilities and improve its preparedness for maritime operations. The emphasis on indigenous platforms will also support domestic defence manufacturing.

3. Indian Air force: Helicopters, Weapons and weather radars

The Indian Air Force will receive helicopters, air defence systems, weapons and Mobile X-Band Doppler Weather Radar Systems.

The approved proposals include:

The Special Utility Helicopters will help meet the Air Force's air transport requirements. The mobile X-Band Doppler weather radars will provide high-resolution, localised weather information in forward areas, supporting operational planning and flight safety.

The proposed air defence systems and weapons are expected to strengthen the Air Force's operational capabilities.

4. 82% of procurement to come from Indian industry

The Defence Ministry said around 82% of the procurement covered by the approvals will be sourced from Indian industry.

The decisions are aimed at strengthening the operational capabilities of the Army, Navy and Air Force while giving a boost to domestic defence manufacturing.