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DAC Approves ₹54,000 Crore Defence Acquisitions and CCS Clears ₹7,000 Crore ATAGS Artillery Procurement Deal.

Defence | Dated: 22 Mar 2025

On 20 March 2025, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), operating under the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and led by Union Minister Rajnath Singh, approved eight capital acquisition proposals worth over ₹54,000 crore. These procurements aim to enhance the operational strength of the Indian Army (IA), the Indian Navy (IN), and the Indian Air Force (IAF).

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - Under the 'Year of Reforms 2025' initiative, the DAC has introduced new guidelines to streamline the Capital Acquisition Process.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • i. The DAC has sanctioned the procurement of a 1350 HorsePower (HP) engine, Varunastra torpedoes, and Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) Aircraft Systems.
  • ii. The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), led by Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi, has approved a ₹7,000 crore contract for the procurement of 155 millimeter (mm) Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS).
  • IA plans to acquire 307 units along with 327 gun-towing vehicles, gradually replacing older 105 mm and 130 mm artillery systems.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, how much worth of defence acquisitions were approved by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) for the Indian Armed Forces?

Correct Answer: ₹54,000 Crore

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Ministry of Defence (MoD)

  • Minister : Rajnath Singh
  • Headquarters : New Delhi