India's DAC Clears ₹5,150 Crore ‘Dharashakti’ Integrated EW System for Armed Forces

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved a proposal worth about ₹5,150 crore for the procurement of the ‘Dharashakti’ Integrated Electronic Warfare (EW) System for the Indian Armed Forces. The approval, granted in October 2025, falls under the Buy (Indian – Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured) category to support domestic defence production.

The Dharashakti system is intended to strengthen electronic warfare capabilities across communication (COM) and non-communication (Non-COM) domains. In the communication segment, it will intercept, monitor, and protect radio-frequency signals, while also maintaining secure links under electronic interference. In the non-communication segment, it will detect and counter radar and electromagnetic emissions through jamming and electronic counter-measures.

The system is being developed for deployment in desert and plain terrain, where it will be used to monitor and manage the electromagnetic spectrum in field conditions. It will include an electro-optical suite for observation and target detection, along with long-range communication systems that can resist interference and jamming.

Officials have indicated that the project will help improve coordination and situational awareness for field units. Once inducted, Dharashakti will add to the existing network of electronic warfare systems operated by the armed forces and enhance overall spectrum management capability.

The approval is part of ongoing defence modernisation efforts. In recent months, the DAC has cleared several procurement proposals for the Army, Navy, and Air Force, covering areas such as radars, unmanned systems, and air defence equipment. The Dharashakti system will move to the next stage of production and trials before being integrated into service.