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Background
Overview
Critical for national security, 'Make in India' initiative, indigenous defence industry growth, efficient utilization of public funds, technological self-reliance, and strategic autonomy.
The Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) is the framework governing capital acquisitions of the Indian Armed Forces, aiming to ensure self-reliance, transparency, and efficiency in defence procurement. It outlines various acquisition categories, procedures for indigenous manufacturing, and provisions for technology absorption and upgrades.