{"id":2273,"date":"2026-02-10T22:01:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T16:16:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alphadefense.in\/?p=2273"},"modified":"2026-02-10T22:01:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T16:16:28","slug":"understanding-the-draft-defence-acquisition-procedure-dap-2026-a-new-era-for-atmanirbharta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alphadefense.in\/index.php\/2026\/02\/10\/understanding-the-draft-defence-acquisition-procedure-dap-2026-a-new-era-for-atmanirbharta\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding the Draft Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2026: A New Era for Atmanirbharta"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ins class=\"ravookaads ravooka-featured\"\n    data-ad-client=\"pub-2267620267987\"\n    data-ad-slot=\"75494398734\"\n    data-aspect=\"16\/9\"\n    data-content=\"\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;\" \/>\n<\/ins>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ins class=\"ravookaads\"\n\tdata-ad-client=\"pub-2267620267987\"\n\tdata-ad-slot=\"34289028490\"><\/ins>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"p-rc_de65b3b3ab7bf534-19\">The Ministry of Defence (MoD), Government of India, has officially released the draft <strong>Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2026<\/strong>. This landmark document is set to replace the existing DAP 2020, marking a significant shift from mere indigenization to true intellectual property ownership and technological &#8220;vertical velocity&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"p-rc_de65b3b3ab7bf534-20\">As India enters the &#8220;Amrit Kaal,&#8221; the DAP 2026 serves as the regulatory backbone to ensure the nation reaches its centenary in 2047 as a &#8220;Shaper of the Global Order&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Highlight: Aerospace Systems to Follow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"p-rc_de65b3b3ab7bf534-21\">A critical detail for industry stakeholders is the current status of aerospace procurement. The draft clarifies that the <strong>Procedure for Acquisition of Aero Space Systems is being developed separately<\/strong> in consultation with stakeholders. 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