Defence Acquisition Council
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India Defence Boost: What Is India Buying in the ₹1.10 Lakh Crore Defence Package? Explained
Originals | Sep 10, 2026, 10:35 AM ISTIndia clears defence procurement proposals worth ₹1.10 lakh crore, boosting military modernisation and self-reliance. Defence Acquisition Council, led by Rajnath Singh, approved deals for the Army, Navy and Air Force, with 98% of procurement value expected from Indian industry.
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S-400 system, BrahMos cruise missile deals likely to get DAC nod today amid major defence push
India | Mar 27, 2026, 11:26 AM ISTThe Defence Acquisition Council is set for a key meeting to approve major defence purchases, including additional S-400 units, unmanned combat aircraft squadrons, 60 Medium Transport Aircraft, BrahMos cruise missiles and Dhanush howitzers.
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India to get more fighter jets as DAC clears IAF's Sukhoi Su-30 aircraft upgrade programme: Sources
India | Nov 30, 2023, 05:13 PM ISTThe decision to acquire 97 LCA, 156 LCH Prachand choppers and upgrade 84 Su-30MKI jets will boost India's air defence prowess. The significant move will add strength to India's defence amid multi-layered challenges to the nation's security in the wake of a rapidly changing geopolitical equation.
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Rafale deal: What is Defence Acquisition Council? Know about India's weapons procurement policy
Explainers | Jul 13, 2023, 05:01 PM ISTDefence Acquisition Council hit the headlines on Thursday after giving approval to three major defence deals with France that includes the procurement of 26 Rafale Marine aircraft.
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DAC approves procurement of 1,000 engines worth Rs 2,300 crore for T-72 tanks
India | Sep 25, 2018, 11:08 PM ISTIn addition to this, the DAC also approved several amendment to Defence Procurement Procedure(DPP)-16, the manual governing such procurement.
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Defence acquisition proposals worth Rs 4,444 crore cleared
India | Dec 17, 2014, 11:27 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Wednesday approved proposals worth Rs 4,444 crore, including the purchase of four helicopters for survey vessels at Rs 2,324 crore, but deferrred a decision on a joint
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Defence proposals worth over Rs.one lakh crore cleared: Manohar Parrikar
National | Dec 03, 2014, 12:45 PM ISTNew Delhi: Defence proposals worth Rs.1,19,719.53 crore have been cleared by the Narendra Modi government since it came in power, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar Tuesday told parliament. In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha,
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Steps taken to boost indigenisation: Manohar Parrikar
National | Nov 29, 2014, 07:43 AM ISTNew Delhi: The government has initiated steps to boost indigenisation of defence equipment and a vast majority of new acquisitions were in "buy (Indian)" or "buy and make (Indian)" categories, Parliament was told on Friday.Defence
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Parrikar clears proposal to acquire 814 artillery guns for Rs 15,750 crore
India | Nov 23, 2014, 08:10 AM ISTNew Delhi: In a fresh bid to break the Bofors jinx, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today cleared proposal to acquire 814 artillery guns for Rs 15,750 crore while deferring decision on joint bid by Tata
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Crucial Defence Acquisition Council meeting on Saturday
India | Oct 22, 2014, 07:00 PM ISTNew Delhi: Defence Minister Arun Jaitley will this Saturday chair a crucial meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), a high-level body that decides on procurements for the armed forces.A number of “significant” issues are
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Defence Ministry firms up new procurement policy
India | Apr 20, 2013, 05:09 PM ISTNew Delhi, Apr 20: Stung by scams in acquisition from foreign vendors, the Defence Ministry on Saturday finalised a new procurement policy under which Indian public and private sector will be given first priority for