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DAC Approves ₹1.05 Lakh Crore Indigenous Defence Procurement Under ‘Buy Indian‑IDDM’ Scheme.

National | Dated: 05 Jul 2025

On July 3, 2025, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh, granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 major defence acquisition projects worth approximately ₹1.05 lakh crore, all under the Buy (Indian‑Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured) category.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The DAC has approved a wide spectrum of crucial indigenous defence procurements, including 12 Mine Counter‑Measure Vessels (MCMVs) for the Indian Navy worth ₹44,000 crore and Quick Reaction Surface‑to‑Air Missile (QRSAM) systems for the Indian Army worth ₹30,000 crore.
  • - Other approvals include Armoured Recovery Vehicles, Electronic Warfare systems, and a Tri‑Service Integrated Common Inventory Management System. These assets are aimed at significantly strengthening India’s defence logistics, mobility, combat readiness, and long-term self-reliance under the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.
  • - Under the “Buy Indian‑IDDM” policy, all projects will be designed and manufactured in India, boosting the domestic defence-industrial base. DAC’s focus is to enhance synergy between Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and private firms—supporting the Make in India initiative.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The procurement of Mine Counter‑Measure Vessels (MCMVs) is particularly significant, given that the Navy has lacked modern minesweepers for two decades. These vessels, made in Indian shipyards in collaboration with foreign partners, will feature non-magnetic hulls and advanced sonar, enhancing maritime security.
  • (ii) The QRSAM system, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), will equip three regiments with homegrown air-defence capability. Each system has a range of approximately 30 km, contributing to layered aerial protection and supporting the Army’s operational readiness.
  • (iii) Other cleared equipment includes moored mines, super-rapid gun mounts, submersible autonomous vessels, and electronic warfare units, all aimed at strengthening India’s tri-service combat preparedness, maritime safety, and supply-chain resilience.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved indigenous defence acquisitions worth how much?

Correct Answer: ₹1.05 lakh crore

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