India's DAP 2020 Amended: Promote Self-Reliance with New Rules on Imported Weapons

Defense News ,India :-  The Indian government is making big changes to its Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020 to support its "Make in India" and "Aatmanirbharta" (self-reliance) initiatives.

What's Changing?

The updated DAP aims to boost domestic manufacturing and reduce dependency on foreign imports in the defence sector. Here's what's new:

1. More Indian Content: Now, at least 50% of materials, software, and technology used in defence projects must be made in India. This means more support for Indian companies.

2. Easier Testing: Indian manufacturers will find it easier to access defence testing facilities. This will speed up the testing process and help products get to market faster.

3. No More Re-badged Imports: To stop the practice of selling foreign weapons with minimal Indian involvement, companies must fully understand any imported components they use. They're also encouraged to develop Indian alternatives.

4. Priority to Domestic Manufacturing: At least half of the total Indian content must be made in India. There may be exceptions, but only with good reasons.

Why It Matters?

Experts see these changes as a positive move. They believe it will help India become more self-reliant in defence.

What's Next?

These changes could have big effects on India's defence industry. By relying more on local production and innovation, India hopes to reduce its need for foreign arms.

This shift could boost India's independence and create new economic opportunities in defence.