The Defence Procurement Procedure stipulates a time schedule for completion of the procurement cycle. However, the time taken to undertake capital procurement of defence equipment depends on the nature and complexity of the equipment being procured. The procurement of defence equipment involves rigorous trials, after which detailed bid evaluations and comprehensive commercial negotiations have to be undertaken. Nonetheless, under the Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP)-2016 Government has laid down further provisions for ensuring swift decision making in defence procurements.
The details of the Revised Estimates and actual expenditure incurred in capital acquisition during the last three years are as follows:
(Rs. in crores)
| Year | RE | Actual Expenditure |
| 2013-14 | 66406.41 | 66850.30 |
| 2014-15 | 66151.73 | 65582.34 |
| 2015-16 | 65400.00 | 61761.80 |