Defence manufacturing

January 18, 2026 8:05 PM

Rajnath Singh inaugurates ammunition facility in Nagpur, reiterates push for Aatmanirbharta in defence manufacturing

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday reaffirmed the Union government’s commitment to achieving Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance) in ammunition manufacturing and positioning India as a global production hub for defence equipment. He said the government aims to significantly expand the role of the private sector in defence manufacturing, with a target of 50 per cent or more participation in the near future. The Defence Minister was speaking after inaugurating a Medium Calibre Ammunition Manufa...

December 29, 2025 12:57 PM

India’s defence breakthrough in 2025: A year of manufacturing muscle and technological confidence

The year 2025 will be remembered as a defining chapter in India’s defence journey, when long-term policy intent translated decisively into manufacturing strength and technological confidence. From record-breaking production figures and surging exports to deeper private sector participation and rapid advances in defence technology, India’s push for Atmanirbharta in defence gathered unprecedented momentum during the year. Record Production Signals Industrial Maturity One of the most striking...

November 18, 2025 10:13 PM

India Showcases Defence Manufacturing Opportunities at Dubai Airshow 2025 Roundtable

India convened an industry roundtable on defence technology collaboration and manufacturing at the Dubai Airshow 2025, bringing together representatives from around 50 companies across India, the UAE, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Brazil and Italy. The session was chaired by Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth and attended by Ambassador of India to the UAE Deepak Mittal and Joint Secretary (Defence Production) Amit Satija. The roundtable focused on expanding joint defe...

October 7, 2025 5:01 PM

Defence and security a collective responsibility, says Rajnath Singh; calls on states to boost defence manufacturing

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday emphasised that defence and security are the collective responsibility of the entire nation, urging states and union territories to become active partners in strengthening India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem. Speaking at the inauguration of the National Conference on “Opportunities of Defence Manufacturing in the Country” at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, he said, “Strengthening the defence sector is not just the duty of one institution or governm...

September 25, 2025 3:09 PM

Defence ministry signs ₹62,370 crore deal with HAL for fighter aircraft

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Thursday signed a contract worth over ₹62,370 crore with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The order includes 68 fighter jets and 29 twin-seater aircraft, along with associated equipment. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027–28 and will be completed over a period of six years. According to the ministry, the aircraft will have an indigenous content of more than ...

April 2, 2025 4:59 PM

Govt pushes for defence indigenisation with naval engine development

In a major step towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing, the Indian Navy has signed a Project Sanction Order with Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited for the design and development of a 6MW Medium Speed Marine Diesel Engine. The agreement, signed under the Make-I category, marks a significant milestone in India’s push for indigenous defence production. The initiative will see the prototype diesel engine developed with over 50% indigenous content at a cost of Rs 270 crore, with 70% of the fun...