Indian defense industry
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.
Adani Defence Secures SIDM Champion Award 2025 for Excellence in Ammunition Manufacturing at Kanpur Complex
Nov 01, 2025 04:57 pm CST
Adani Defence & Aerospace receives the prestigious SIDM Champion Award 2025 for its cutting-edge Ammunition Complex in Kanpur, recognized for excellence in design, manufacturing, and testing. The 500-acre facility features Industry 4.0 technology, automation, and AI-driven systems, supporting India's self-reliance in defense with planned investments of Rs 7,000 crore and upcoming production of missiles and high-tech military equipment.
India's Rs 65,400 Crore Investment in Indigenous Fighter Jet Engines by 2035: Strengthening Defense Self-Reliance
Oct 18, 2025 02:46 am CST
India plans to invest Rs 65,400 crore in fighter jet engines through 2035, requiring approximately 1,100 engines for various aircraft programs. Led by S.V. Ramana Murthy of the Gas Turbine Research Establishment, the country is seeking international partnerships with companies like Safran, Rolls-Royce, and General Electric to develop engines for its Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft while working to create an indigenous fighter engine ecosystem.