DAC clears ₹1.10 lakh-crore defence procurement; 98% from Indian industry

India's Defence Acquisition Council cleared procurement proposals worth ₹1.10 lakh crore for the armed forces. Nearly 98% of the approved acquisitions will be sourced from the domestic defence industry. The decision aims to strengthen indigenous manufacturing under the Make in India initiative. This marks a significant boost to self-reliance in defence production.