India Approves Defence Procurement Worth ₹2.12 Lakh Crore: Major Push for Military Modernisation Major defence develo

India has taken a major step towards strengthening its military capabilities with the Defence Acquisition Council approving capital acquisition proposals worth approximately ₹2.12 lakh crore on October 26, 2026.

The meeting was chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and focused on improving the operational preparedness of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force.

The approvals come at a time when the international security environment is becoming increasingly complex. India faces a challenging security environment along its northern and western borders, while developments in the Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacific require greater military preparedness.

Major Army acquisitions

The proposals approved for the Indian Army include:

• High Mobility Vehicles to improve movement and logistics in difficult terrain.
• Self-Propelled Tracked Gun Systems to strengthen mobile artillery capabilities.
• Gun Shot Response Systems to improve battlefield awareness and response.
• Light Multi-Role Helicopters for operational flexibility.
• Very Short-Range Air Defence Systems to counter aerial threats.
• Platform-Based Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems to defend against hostile drones.
• Long-range kamikaze drone systems for precision strike capabilities.
• Surveillance UAVs and integrated surveillance and strike systems.

These systems are particularly important in mountainous regions, where mobility, surveillance and rapid deployment are essential.