A Pivotal Review of India’s Defence Acquisition Procedure Aims to Untangle Decades of Delays
India begins Defence Procurement Procedure (DAP 2020): New Delhi, India – In a move signalling a determined push for efficiency and self-reliance, India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched a comprehensive review of its critical Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020. This significant undertaking, initiated under the banner of 2025 being declared the ‘Year of Reforms’, aims to meticulously align the nation’s defence procurement mechanisms with broader government policies, particularly those championing indigenous capabilities and streamlined processes.