India's defence industry takes off: The numbers explained
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Sun, 20 September 2026
1 report- Times of India09:23first to report
India's defence manufacturing sector has transformed over the past decade, moving from heavy import dependence toward genuine domestic capability. Production hit a record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in 2025-26, more than double 2020-21 levels, against a Rs 3 lakh crore target by 2029, backed by a defence budget that has tripled since 2013-14. Exports are the standout metric, up 56-fold to a record Rs 38,424 crore, reaching 80+ countries, with private industry now contributing 45.16% of exports and a...
Mon, 21 September 2026
1 report- Times of India12:57
India's defence establishment has spent the past year pushing an ambitious self-reliance agenda, shifting from "Make in India" toward "Owned by India." Key reforms include DAP 2026, domestic procurement allocation raised to 75%, new Buy Global-Manufacture in India and Make-III categories, and MSME-reserved acquisitions. The Defence Acquisition Council cleared 55 proposals worth Rs 6.73 lakh crore, including QRSAM, drone detection systems, AEW&C Mk-1A, Tejas Mk-1A and Rafale Marine. The Army...
Wed, 23 September 2026
1 report- prokerala.com04:45
India's defence sector is entering a new phase of scale, indigenisation and global expansion, with domestic production reaching a record Rs 1.8 t....