Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will chair the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting today, December 26, 2025, in New Delhi, marking the year’s final and most critical session to fast-track emergency procurements amid border tensions and Operation Sindoor’s lessons. Key attendees include Chief of Defence Staff, three service chiefs, Defence Secretary, and DRDO chief, focusing on Navy’s Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MR-SAM, 70km range by Bharat Dynamics), IAF’s Astra Mk-2 air-to-air missiles (200km range for Su-30MKI/Tejas), SPICE precision-guided bombs, T-90 tank overhauls, naval tugs, simulators, Embraer aircraft, and drones. From an Indian strategic lens, these approvals via Emergency Procurement powers bolster indigenisation, replenish depleted stocks, and enhance combat readiness against China-Pakistan threats, ensuring self-reliance and operational edge into 2026.