Defence minister okays DRDO missile tech transfer to private domestic industry
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Tue, 25 August 2026
1 report- Times of India11:30first to report
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has given the green light for the transfer of missile technology from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). This strategic decision is set to significantly enhance domestic industries, curtail reliance on imports, and elevate India’s capabilities in defence manufacturing, enabling the local production of guided weapon systems for military applications. Furthermore, this initiative will fortify the defence industrial landscape and encourage the...
Wed, 26 August 2026
2 reports- Times of India06:00
India's defense sector is expanding self-reliance in missile manufacturing. DRDO is transferring conventional missile technologies to private companies. This move allows domestic firms to undertake full-scale missile production. It aims to cut import dependence and boost indigenous value addition. The initiative strengthens India's position in the global missile export market.
- Al Jazeera English11:32
New policy allows India’s private sector to produce advanced weaponry, supporting its goal of military self-sufficiency.
Thu, 27 August 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post13:01
India is turning to its private industry to help produce missiles, hoping a wider manufacturing base can cut its import dependence while boosting its defence export capacity and deterrence against Pakistan and China. But India’s push towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing is still a distant goal, according to analysts, citing its missile supply chain’s heavy reliance on imported components, while private firms have yet to prove that they can soon build complex weapons. On Tuesday,...