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 new chapters on promoting self-reliance through innovation and indigenisation, information and communication technology procurement, and consultancy/non-consultancy services. 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**, 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 **Aatmanirbhar Bharat** defence reforms with simplified procedures and faster timelines.
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 mandates preference for domestic vendors, reserves certain categories for Indian companies, and includes provisions for **AI, quantum computing, and autonomous systems**.
How does DPM 2025 support Make in India in defence?
DPM 2025 mandates **preference for domestic vendors** and reserves certain procurement categories exclusively for **Indian companies**. It incorporates **Aatmanirbhar Bharat reforms** to boost indigenous defence manufacturing with simplified procedures.
What value of defence procurement does DPM 2025 govern?
The Defence Procurement Manual 2025 governs revenue procurement of approximately **₹1 lakh crore** by the **three Armed Services**. Released by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, it came into effect from **November 1, 2025**.
