India, Feb. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2026, the draft of which was released recently by the Ministry of Defence to replace the existing 2020 version, has been designed to bolster self-reliance, accelerate acquisition timelines, and empower the Indian defence industrial ecosystem. It aims to achieve a greater indigenous defence manufacturing base, reduce import dependency and position India as a global leader in defence technology by streamlining processes, enhancing indigenous content mandates & introducing innovative procurement categories. The major changes proposed in DAP 2026 as compared to DAP 2020 are as follows:
The draft DAP 2026 has been uploaded on the official Mo...