Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who chaired the Defence Acquisition Council meeting on October 26, 2026. Politics India clears Rs 2.12 lakh crore in-principle defence purchases, with 82% from Indian industry Mono Scoops 2d The Defence Acquisition Council gave in-principle approval on October 26 to capital acquisition proposals worth about Rs 2.12 lakh crore for the Army, Navy and Air Force, with about 82% of the value expected to come from Indian industry. Read Full Story