New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): Amid ongoing Operation Sindoor, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is set to convene later this week to review and potentially clear proposals exceeding ₹1 lakh crore aimed at modernizing the Indian armed forces.
According to defence sources, the extensive agenda includes critical procurement plans that span across all three services—Army, Navy, and Air Force. A central proposal expected to receive the green light involves the acquisition of the Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) system, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), for the Indian Army. Valued at around ₹30,000 crore, the system is designed to intercept aerial threats within a 30-kilometre range and is expected to significantly bolster the Army’s air defence capabilities.
The Indian Air Force will also put forward a proposal under the Intelligence, Surveillance, Targeting, and Reconnaissance (I-STAR) programme to procure three high-end surveillance aircraft. These “spy planes” will help monitor enemy activities on the ground and enhance the Air Force’s precision targeting capabilities. The aircraft will be procured from an original equipment manufacturer and then integrated with specialised systems by DRDO’s Centre for Airborne Systems in collaboration with private Indian partners.
The Indian Navy is slated to present its proposal for acquiring DRDO-developed pressure-based moored sea mines. These advanced underwater mines are intended for targeting enemy submarines and surface ships, strengthening India’s maritime defence posture.
Another important agenda item is the long-anticipated upgrade of 84 Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets. The modernisation project had already received preliminary approval from the DAC in earlier sessions and is expected to progress further in this meeting.
Additionally, the DAC will consider proposals for the induction of underwater autonomous vehicles, a capability critical for future naval warfare and surveillance.
This upcoming session marks the first DAC meeting since the launch of Operation Sindoor. As the Defence Ministry’s top body responsible for capital procurements, the DAC’s decisions will play a pivotal role in equipping India’s armed forces with cutting-edge technology and enhancing readiness across land, air, and sea. (ANI)
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