{"id":123422,"date":"2026-09-08T12:33:34","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T07:03:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=123422"},"modified":"2026-09-08T12:33:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T07:03:34","slug":"1-10-lakh-crore-defence-procurement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/1-10-lakh-crore-defence-procurement\/","title":{"rendered":"\u20b91.10 Lakh Crore Defence Procurement, List of Systems Approved"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>\u20b91.10 Lakh Crore Defence Procurement: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved capital acquisition proposals worth approximately \u20b91.10 lakh crore on 7 September 2026. The decision covers the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force. Around 98% of these procurements will come from Indian industry. The approvals focus on defence modernisation, operational readiness, indigenous manufacturing and reduced dependence on foreign suppliers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is \u20b91.10 Lakh Crore Defence Procurement?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>\u20b91.10 Lakh Crore Defence Procurement <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package received Acceptance of Necessity (AoN), marking in principle administrative approval for major military acquisitions.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Domestic procurement: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around 98% of the approved procurement value is earmarked for Indian industry, supporting indigenous defence manufacturing and technological self reliance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>AoN significance: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acceptance of Necessity is an important stage in capital acquisition. It confirms the requirement before subsequent tendering, evaluation, negotiations and contract execution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Three services: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The proposals cover equipment and systems for the Army, Navy and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/indian-air-force-stations\/\" target=\"_blank\">Air Force<\/a><\/strong>, strengthening capabilities across land, maritime and aerial operations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Defence Systems Approved in \u20b91.10 Lakh Crore Procurement<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>\u20b91.10 Lakh Crore Defence Procurement <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">includes mobility, surveillance, electronic warfare, mine warfare and specialised military systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>CBRN Recce Vehicles: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These vehicles will detect, identify, monitor and mark areas contaminated by Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear agents, improving operational safety.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>High Mobility Vehicles: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HMVs will strengthen logistics, troop movement and operational mobility, particularly in challenging and difficult terrains.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mechanical Mine Layers: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self Propelled Mechanical Mine Layers will enable rapid minelaying in difficult terrain and support defensive as well as offensive military operations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Advanced Light Helicopters: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ALHs will undertake complex missions across different terrains and operational conditions for both the Indian Army and Indian Air Force.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Arudhra Radars: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Indian Navy will procure Arudhra radars to replace existing Air Route Surveillance Radars at various Naval Air Stations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Marine Gas Turbines: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Navy will pursue design, development and procurement of Marine Gas Turbines, reducing dependence on foreign vendors for warship propulsion systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ground Based Multi Purpose Jammer: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GBMPJ will provide electronic warfare capability by jamming adversarial radar systems and strengthening battlefield countermeasures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>DEFSAC System: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Defence Forces Secure Access Card system will replace paper based identity arrangements with interoperable RFID based smart cards for secure authentication.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Trawl Tanks and Sarvatra Bridge: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These systems will support composite crossings for fighting formations operating across varied terrains and improve battlefield mobility.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Defence Acquisition Process and Indigenisation<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The \u20b91.10 Lakh Crore Defence Procurement reflects the growing preference for indigenous acquisition under India&#8217;s defence modernisation framework.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>DAC role: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Defence Acquisition Council is the apex body for capital defence acquisitions and is chaired by the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/defence-ministers-of-india\/\" target=\"_blank\">Union Minister of Defence<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Procurement stages: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The acquisition process moves through requirement identification, AoN, Request for Proposal, technical and commercial evaluation, contract negotiation and contract execution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Indian industry: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The high domestic procurement share creates opportunities for Defence PSUs, private companies, MSMEs and start ups involved in defence manufacturing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Self reliance: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indigenous procurement supports the broader Atmanirbhar Bharat objective by reducing import dependence and strengthening domestic defence capabilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Significance of \u20b91.10 Lakh Crore Defence Procurement<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The \u20b91.10 Lakh Crore Defence Procurement has strategic, operational and industrial significance for India&#8217;s defence preparedness and long term military modernisation.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Strategic autonomy: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indigenous systems can reduce dependence on foreign vendors, particularly in critical areas such as naval propulsion and specialised military equipment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Operational readiness: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBRN vehicles, HMVs, helicopters, mine layers, bridges and electronic warfare systems address diverse operational requirements across different environments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Defence industry: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orders of this scale can encourage domestic manufacturing, research and development, skilled employment and expansion of defence supply chains.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inter service capability: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment for all three services can support greater standardisation, interoperability and coordination during joint operations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>\u20b91.10 Lakh Crore Defence Procurement Challenges<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The \u20b91.10 Lakh Crore Defence Procurement also requires timely production, technology absorption, quality control and effective integration with existing military systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Technology gaps: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Critical technologies such as marine gas turbines and advanced radar systems require sustained domestic research, development and technology absorption.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Manufacturing capacity: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian industry needs adequate infrastructure, skilled manpower and reliable supply chains to meet large defence orders within required timelines.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>System integration: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New platforms must work effectively with existing equipment, requiring compatible interfaces, testing and necessary retrofitting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Implementation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Timely funding, transparent procurement, field trials and post deployment assessment are essential to convert approved requirements into effective military capability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>R&amp;D collaboration: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greater cooperation among DRDO, academic institutions, public sector units and private industry can strengthen indigenous development of advanced defence 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