National 27 October 2026
DAC Accords AoN for Capital Acquisition Proposals Worth ₹2.12 Lakh Crore for Armed Forces
Why in the News?
The **Defence Acquisition Council (DAC)**, chaired by Defence Minister **Rajnath Singh**, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (**AoN**) for capital procurement proposals worth approximately **₹2.12 lakh crore** to bolster the operational readiness of the Indian Armed Forces.
Key Features / Major Points:
- Push for Indigenization: **82% of the total approved capital outlay** is earmarked for sourcing from the domestic defence industry, furthering self-reliance (Aatmanirbharta) in defence manufacturing.
- Service-Wise Approved Procurements:
- **Indian Army:**
- High Mobility Vehicles (HMVs) and Self-Propelled Tracked Gun Systems.
- Gun Shot Response Systems (GSRS) and Very Short-Range Air Defence Systems (VSHORADS).
- Platform-Based Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS), Surveillance UAVs, and Long-Range Kamikaze Drones.
- Light Multi-Role Helicopters (LMRH) and Integrated Surveillance & Strike Systems.
- **Indian Navy:**
- Active Offboard Decoy Systems (AODS) for anti-ship missile defense.
- Indigenously designed and built major naval surface platforms.
- **Indian Air Force:**
- Special Utility Helicopters and Light Multi-Role Helicopters.
- Air defense systems, specialized weapons, and Mobile X-Band Doppler Weather Radar Systems for forward tactical areas.
Static GK Facts:
- Defence Acquisition Council (DAC):
- Formed: **2001** (following the recommendations of the Group of Ministers on Reforming the National Security System after the Kargil War).
- Chairman: **Union Minister of Defence**.
- Role: Highest decision-making body in the Ministry of Defence for procurement and capital acquisitions.
- Union Defence Minister: **Rajnath Singh**.
- Current Chief of Defence Staff (CDS): General N. S. Raja Subramani.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Who chairs the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) that recently approved capital proposals worth ₹2.12 lakh crore?
A: Union Defence Minister (Rajnath Singh)
Q: What percentage of the total ₹2.12 lakh crore DAC approval is earmarked for domestic industry sourcing?
A: 82%
Q: In which year was the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) established in India?
A: 2001
Q: Who is the current Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Indian Armed Forces?
A: General Anil Chauhan
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