Relevance: GS-III (Defence, Internal Security, Indigenisation) | The Hindu; Source: PIB; Ministry of Defence

What is the News?

The Defence Acquisition Council has accorded Acceptance of Necessity for defence capital acquisition proposals worth ₹79,000 crore for the Army, Navy and Air Force, with a strong emphasis on indigenous procurement.

Key Features (Conceptual Focus)

  • Approvals cover systems related to:
    • Drone warfare and counter-drone measures
    • Precision-guided munitions
    • Surveillance, radars and secure communication
  • Major platforms include:
    • Pinaka long-range guided rockets
    • Astra Mark-II air-to-air missiles
    • High-altitude long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft systems (leased)
  • Reflects lessons from modern conflicts, where drones, precision strikes and intelligence dominance are critical.

Why It Matters for India

  • Strengthens joint operational capability of the three services
  • Advances Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence manufacturing
  • Enhances preparedness against emerging aerial and asymmetric threats
UPSC Value Box

  • Acceptance of Necessity is the first formal approval in India’s defence procurement process, validating the need for a proposed acquisition.
  • Defence Acquisition Council – apex body under the Ministry of Defence for capital procurement decisions.

Q. With reference to the Defence Acquisition Council, consider the following statements:

  1. It accords Acceptance of Necessity for major defence acquisitions.
  2. It functions under the Ministry of Defence.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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