The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the purchase of 288 S-400 missiles at a cost of ₹10,000 crore from Russia, sources said.
Services at an estimated value of about Rs 3.60 lakh crore, on February 12, 2026. For the Indian Air Force (IAF), AoN was approved for the procurement of Multi Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) {Rafale}, Combat Missiles and Air-Ship Based High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (AS-HAPS).
The procurement of MRFA will enhance the capability of undertaking air dominance roles across the spectrum of conflict and significantly boost the deterrence capabilities of IAF with long range offensive strikes.
The procurement will be executed under the Fast Track Procedure (FTP). The report added that India is scheduled to receive two more S-400 systems – already under contract – in June and November this year.
Sources further reported that the Indian Air Force is pushing for the acquisition of five more S-400 systems from Russia, along with the Pantsir short-range air defence system. The Pantsir system is designed to counter armed and kamikaze drones. When integrated, the S-400 and Pantsir platforms can create a layered air defence shield capable of neutralising aerial threats launched from across the border.
For the Indian Navy, AoN was cleared for 04 MW Marine Gas Turbine based Electric Power Generator and P8I Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft. Induction of 04 MW Marine Gas Turbine based Electric Power Generator under Make-I category of Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 will minimise the dependency on foreign manufacturers, ensure self-reliance in power generation requirement of Indian Navy. The acquisition of P8I aircraft will significantly boost the Navy’s combat/war-fighting capability of long-range anti-submarine warfare, maritime surveillance and maritime strike capability.
For the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), AoN was accorded for the procurement of Electro-Optical/Infra-Red system for Dornier aircraft. The procurement will assist in enhancing the efficacy of maritime surveillance capability of the ICG.
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