India's Defence Acquisition Council Approves ₹54,000 Crore Military Modernization Drive

India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has cleared capital acquisition proposals of more than ₹54,000 crore to enhance the nation's defense strength. This key move, which was made public on March 20, 2025, is in line with India's drive for self-reliance in defense production and modernization of the military.

 

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The action is taken amid India's attempts to bolster defense readiness while contending with security threats along the borders. The clearances form part of the overall strategy for streamlining defence purchases, recent efforts having attempted to cut the timelines for buying from 96 weeks to only 24 weeks.

 

Sources: Press Information Bureau, Defence News, Economic Times, March 20, 2025