Defence & SecuritySkim2025-12-29

DAC Approves ₹79,000 Crore Capital Acquisition

What Happened

The Defence Acquisition Council granted Acceptance of Necessity for military upgrades worth 79,000 crore on December 29, 2025. Major approvals include Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rockets, loiter munitions, Astra Mk-II missiles, and leasing HALE drones for the Navy.

Why It Matters

These acquisitions significantly boost India's indigenous strike capabilities and long-range surveillance through the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative in the defence sector.

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