Defence Exports

November 3, 2026 10:16 PM

Rajnath Singh calls for indigenous production of critical defence technologies, independent sustenance of capabilities

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday called for strengthening indigenous production of critical defence equipment and technologies and building the capacity to sustain them independently, asserting that military preparedness in the 21st century is intrinsically linked to technological and industrial capabilities. Addressing the third edition of the Delhi Defence Dialogue 2026 at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) on November 3, he said ‘Aatmanirbhar...

November 3, 2026 3:25 PM

India targets Rs 3 lakh crore defence production, Rs 50,000 crore exports by 2029: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said India aims to achieve defence production worth Rs 3 lakh crore and exports of Rs 50,000 crore by 2029, as he chaired a parliamentary consultative committee meeting on modernising the armed forces. Addressing the Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Defence in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, Singh said the government was committed to building a technologically empowered military capable of meeting present-day and emerging security challenges. He said de...

September 1, 2026 7:02 PM

Rajnath Singh reviews DPSUs’ performance, calls for greater indigenisation and global competitiveness

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday reviewed the annual performance of 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) in New Delhi, assessing their progress in strengthening indigenous production and manufacturing capabilities, developing advanced defence technologies, increasing defence exports, strengthening supply chains and executing major projects. During the review meeting, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along with Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, was briefed by Secretary ...

June 19, 2026 4:50 PM

India set to achieve defence production, export targets ahead of schedule: Rajnath Singh

India is on course to achieve its targets of ₹3 lakh crore in defence production and ₹50,000 crore in defence exports ahead of schedule, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday after performing the Bhoomi Pujan for a state-of-the-art 10,000-ton aluminium extrusion press at Ordnance Factory Ambajhari in Nagpur, a unit of Yantra India Limited (YIL). Speaking at the event, which was attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the Defence Minister stressed that a nation capa...

June 17, 2026 5:28 PM

The defence decade: How India built military strength, industrial power and global strategic influence

Over the last twelve years, India has undertaken one of the most ambitious defence transformations in its modern history. What began as a determined push to reduce dependence on imported weapons and military systems has evolved into a broad national effort to build indigenous capability, strengthen military preparedness, expand industrial capacity, and establish India as a credible security partner on the global stage. Between 2014 and 2026, the country's defence landscape witnessed sweeping ch...

March 6, 2026 2:30 PM

India must pursue self-reliance amid global uncertainties: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday emphasised that self-reliance is essential for India to remain prepared in an increasingly uncertain global environment, highlighting the government’s push to strengthen indigenous defence production and shipbuilding capabilities. Speaking at “Sagar Sankalp - Reclaiming India’s Maritime Glory,” a defence and maritime dialogue organised by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) in Kolkata, the Defence Minister said global supply ...

November 20, 2025 6:07 PM

Atmanirbhar Bharat: indigenous defence manufacturing powers India’s rise as global exporter

India’s push for self-reliance in defence has entered a new phase, with indigenous manufacturing and exports posting their highest figures so far. Defence production reached ₹1,27,434 crore in 2023-24 -- a sharp jump from ₹46,429 crore in 2014-15 -- driven by a decade of reforms aimed at reducing import dependence and strengthening local industry. The steady rise in the defence budget, which now stands at ₹6.81 lakh crore for 2025-26 compared to ₹2.53 lakh crore in 2013-14, reflects th...

October 20, 2025 6:01 PM

Over 100 districts free from maoist terror, nation breathes in freedom: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while celebrating Diwali with the Indian Navy aboard the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant off the coasts of Goa and Karwar, highlighted a major national achievement: over 100 districts in India are now free from Maoist influence. Addressing the naval personnel, PM Modi recalled that before 2014, around 125 districts were affected by Maoist violence. Through persistent efforts over the past decade, this number has dramatically reduced, with only 11 districts ...

June 11, 2025 3:42 PM

India’s defence exports surge 34-fold in 11 years of Modi government

India’s defence sector has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past eleven years, with exports reaching a record high of ₹23,622 crore in 2024–25. This marks a 34-fold increase from ₹686 crore in 2013–14, underlining the Modi government’s commitment to making India self-reliant and globally competitive in defence manufacturing. The growth in defence exports has been the result of focused policy reforms, a clear strategic vision, and consistent efforts to strengthen domest...

May 14, 2025 3:45 PM

India’s defence exports surge 34-fold over a decade: Rajnath Singh

India’s defence exports have reached an all-time high, witnessing a remarkable 34-fold increase over the past decade, according to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. “India exported defence goods worth Rs. 23,622 crore in 2024–25, compared to just Rs. 686 crore in 2013–14,” his office stated in a post on X. The Minister emphasized that the dramatic rise underscores the growing strength of India’s defence sector, fuelled by the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India). Driven ...