Draft DAP aims to align defence acquisition with rapidly evolving geo-strategic landscape: Government
The Hindu
The draft Defence Acquisition Procedure-2026 aims to modernize India's defense procurement to enhance strategic alignment and domestic manufacturing.
The proposed draft ‘Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP)-2026’ seeks to ensure categorisation and procurement strategy based on technological availability and manufacturing readiness and to accelerate the acquisition process, the government said on Tuesday (February 10, 2026).
The draft DAP-2026 document has been uploaded on the website of the Defence Ministry, and it seeks comments or suggestions on it from various stakeholders.
“The Department of Defence has prepared the draft ‘Defence Acquisition Procedure-2026’ to propel jointness, atmanirbharta and integration, force modernisation, and speed of acquisition with scaling of production, leading to the growth and development of the defence ecosystem in the country,” the Ministry said in a statement.
The proposed draft aims to align India’s defence acquisition with the “rapidly evolving geo-strategic landscape”, the growth of the Indian economy, the skilling of human capital, the growth of the private defence industry in the country and the technological imperatives of modern warfare, it said.
Once approved, it will replace the existing Defence Acquisition Procedure-2020.
The DAP is the cornerstone for the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative in defence and focuses on institutionalised preference for “Buy Indian-IDDM (Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured)” category for procurement, thereby boosting domestic manufacturing and effective reduction of imports, the government said.
CID launches a manhunt for former MLA Byrathi Basavaraj after High Court denies him anticipatory bail in murder case.
Residents along Rajiv Gandhi Salai oppose road height increase, fearing flooding and accessibility issues during monsoon without cold milling.
The draft Defence Acquisition Procedure-2026 aims to modernize India's defense procurement to enhance strategic alignment and domestic manufacturing.
Court summons complainant in jewellery theft case linked to Sivaganga custodial death, with 10 police personnel accused.
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, who on Monday began a four-day march to raise awareness against drug abuse, was joined by Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal in Ferozepur on Tuesday. The move prompted the Congress to question whether a potential reunion of the BJP and the Akali Dal is on the cards ahead of next year’s Assembly election.
Minister for Labour V Sivankutty on Tuesday launched ‘Rakshakavacham,’ a new accident insurance scheme aimed at providing financial security to private sector workers in the state. Describing it as a “major labour welfare initiative,” Mr Sivankutty said the scheme would offer crucial protection to workers and their families during times of crisis. Inaugurating the scheme here, he said ‘Rakshakavacham’ would provide protection and assurance to lakhs of private sector workers, describing the labour force as the backbone of Kerala’s development.
Tamil Nadu is poised to become a $150 billion electronics hub by 2030, contributing significantly to India's exports and manufacturing.
Somaskanda Murthy paraded on Simha Vahanam during the vibrant Kapila Theertham festival in Tirupati, captivating devotees.
Over 6,222 applications for former Devadasi recognition remain unresolved in Karnataka, amid concerns over a significant decline in numbers.
Persons with disabilities stage protest demanding increase in monthly assistance; detained by police
Over 700 disabled protesters in Chennai demand increased monthly assistance, leading to police detentions during state-wide demonstrations.
Amit Shah emphasises urgent action against cyber fraud, linking it to national security and calling for coordinated efforts among stakeholders.
Chikkamagaluru farmer protests NHAI action by cutting sandalwood branches, claiming inadequate compensation for lost trees.
CPI-M demands 1,760 additional RTC buses in Visakhapatnam to address commuter hardships amid growing population and peak hour challenges.