Published: 25 October 2025General
Defence Procurement Manual 2025 Released; Effective from November 1
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025 in New Delhi, replacing the earlier manual of 2009. The new manual incorporates lessons from defence reforms under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative and becomes effective from November 1, 2025. It governs revenue procurement of approximately ₹1 lakh crore by the three Armed Services.
Key features include simplified procurement procedures, faster timelines for acquisition, greater emphasis on indigenous sources, and provisions for emerging technologies like AI, quantum computing, and autonomous systems. The manual mandates preference for domestic vendors and reserves certain categories exclusively for Indian companies.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Defence Procurement Manual 2025 and when does it take effect?
The **Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025** was released by **Defence Minister Rajnath Singh** in New Delhi, replacing the earlier DPM of 2009. It becomes effective from **November 1, 2025** and governs revenue procurement of approximately **₹1 lakh crore** by the three Armed Services.
Who released the Defence Procurement Manual 2025?
**Defence Minister Rajnath Singh** released the Defence Procurement Manual 2025 in New Delhi. The manual replaces the 2009 version and incorporates lessons from defence reforms under the **Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative**.
What are the key features of Defence Procurement Manual 2025?
DPM 2025 features **simplified procurement procedures, faster acquisition timelines, and greater emphasis on indigenous sources**. It includes provisions for emerging technologies like **AI, quantum computing, and autonomous systems**, and mandates preference for domestic vendors.
How much revenue procurement does DPM 2025 govern for the Armed Forces?
The Defence Procurement Manual 2025 governs revenue procurement of approximately **₹1 lakh crore** by the **three Armed Services**. It became effective from November 1, 2025 and incorporates Aatmanirbhar Bharat reforms to boost indigenous defence production.
How does DPM 2025 promote Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence?
DPM 2025 incorporates **Aatmanirbhar Bharat reforms** by mandating **preference for domestic vendors** and reserving certain procurement categories exclusively for Indian companies. It emphasises indigenous sources and includes provisions for **AI, quantum computing, and autonomous systems**.
