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MoD Initiates Comprehensive Review of DAP 2020, Pushes for Defence Reforms
SP's Land Forces
|August - September 2025
This strategic initiative signals a pivotal moment in India's defence policy evolution, reinforcing the government's resolve to fortify national security through systemic reform and innovation
N A SIGNIFICANT STEP toward enhancing transparency, efficiency, and alignment with national priorities, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched a comprehensive review of the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020.
The directives for such initiatives are based on the declaration of 2025 as the 'Year of Reforms' to modernise governance structures and policy frameworks.
The review aims to optimise DAP 2020 with evolving national policies, including the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' vision, the 'Make in India' initiative, keeping with the advancements in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and autonomous systems. The goal is to streamline procurement processes, ensure greater self-reliance in defence manufacturing, and enhance the operational capabilities of the Armed Forces through timely and cost-effective acquisitions.
This story is from the August - September 2025 edition of SP's Land Forces.
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