defense exports
India Achieves Record Rs 1.54 Lakh Crore in Defense Production: A Milestone in Self-Reliance
Nov 20, 2025 08:14 pm CST
India has reached a historic milestone with defense production hitting Rs 1.54 lakh crore in 2024-25, driven by Atmanirbharta reforms and strategic policy changes. The country now exports to over 100 nations, with 16,000 MSMEs playing a crucial role in strengthening indigenous capabilities. Government initiatives including Defense Industrial Corridors, streamlined procurement procedures, and liberalized FDI policies are positioning India as a global defense manufacturing hub, with ambitious targets of Rs 3 lakh crore in production and Rs 50,000 crore in exports by 2029.
India's Defense Readiness: Rajnath Singh Emphasizes Preparedness for War-Like Scenarios Following Operation Sindoor
Oct 28, 2025 02:30 am CST
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh highlights the importance of India's military preparedness following the May conflict with Pakistan, emphasizing indigenous defense manufacturing achievements and the goal of increasing defense exports to Rs 30,000 crore by 2026. Operation Sindoor demonstrated India's capability with domestically produced military systems while serving as a case study for future security challenges.
UK and India Sign $468 Million Missile Deal During Prime Minister Starmer's Mumbai Visit
Oct 09, 2025 11:01 pm CST
Britain has secured a $468 million contract to supply lightweight missiles to the Indian army, reinforcing defense ties between the two nations. The agreement, announced during British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai, will preserve 700 jobs at Thales' Northern Ireland facility and opens the door to broader weapons cooperation, alongside progress on a naval electric engine partnership.