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India Approves INR52,000 Cr Indigenous Defense Package Across Land, Sea, Air

7/4/2026

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Defence Acquisition Council approved a INR52,000 crore package of indigenous next-generation systems for land, sea and air on July 3 2026.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the council when it gave Acceptance of Necessity to the proposals.
Army approvals include anti-drone, anti-tank and missile systems.
Navy approvals cover mines, unmanned aerial systems and an electric-propulsion test facility.
Air Force approvals add high-altitude pseudo-satellites for ISR and communications.

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Story summary

Defence Acquisition Council approved a INR52,000 crore package of indigenous next-generation systems for land, sea and air on July 3 2026.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the council when it gave Acceptance of Necessity to the proposals.
Army approvals include anti-drone, anti-tank and missile systems.
Navy approvals cover mines, unmanned aerial systems and an electric-propulsion test facility.
Air Force approvals add high-altitude pseudo-satellites for ISR and communications.