self-reliance
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India's defence exports reached an all-time high of ₹23,622 crore ($2.76 billion) in fiscal year 2024-25, marking significant progress in the global arms market and reflecting India’s strategic move t...
India's Defence Review for 2025 highlights Operation Sindoor as an example of the country's military strength, precision, and self-reliance. The operation commenced on May 7, 2025, in response to a te...
The Indian Army has achieved significant self-reliance by indigenising 91% of its ammunition types (159 out of 175 variants), reducing dependency on imports and ensuring sustained firepower for prolon...
India has reached an important milestone towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing with the completion of the first batch of weapons designed and manufactured entirely within India. The weapons, ...
India's Department of Defence Production seeks final approval for a Rs 30,000 crore deal with Safran to co-develop an advanced fighter jet engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). This a...
India's ammunition sector has made significant strides from heavy dependence on imports to near self-sufficiency and emerging as a key exporter due to strategic initiatives and national security imper...
India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh announced that over ₹34,000 crore has been invested in Uttar Pradesh's defense corridor nodes, signaling a significant advancement towards India’s self-reliance ...
The Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) in India has confirmed the development of an indigenous electromagnetic railgun system aimed at enhancing the long-range firepower capabiliti...
A micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) named Vividh Hi-Fab from Vadodara, India has developed indigenous equipment for handling nuclear spent fuel. This achievement marks a significant stride tow...
On January 5, 2026, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned the Indian Coast Guard’s (ICG) first domestically designed and constructed pollution control vessel, Samudra Pratap, at Goa Shipy...
Russia has renewed its offer to supply India with the S-350 Vityaz air defense system, including full technology transfer for local production and maintenance. This move aligns with India's self-relia...
The Ministry of Defence under Rajnath Singh concluded the 'Year of Reforms 2025' with significant strides towards modernizing military capabilities and enhancing self-reliance. Detailed reforms were i...
India's fourth strategic ballistic missile submarine (S4*) has reached a significant milestone with over 80% indigenous content. This development marks an important step towards greater localisation a...
Bangalore-based Aero Atoms has introduced indigenous navigation chips aimed at boosting India's self-reliance in aerospace and navigation sectors. These compact, high-precision technologies are design...
The Indian Army's Western Command has successfully validated the indigenous fixed-wing Kharga Chakra Electronic Warfare (EW)-resilient Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) at the Mahajan Field Firing Range. ...
The Indian Army plans to become the world's first military force to deploy ramjet-powered artillery shells for its 155mm guns, marking a significant step toward achieving self-reliance in defense tech...
The Indian Army has signed an MoU to promote the development and deployment of domestically manufactured drones for land-based operations. This move reflects their aim to reduce reliance on imported t...
Since 2014, India's defense sector has shifted from heavy reliance on imports to self-reliance under Prime Minister Modi's leadership. Strategic clarity and decisive actions have bolstered military ca...
The Indian Army has achieved significant self-reliance by indigenously producing 159 out of the 175 ammunition types in its arsenal, enhancing long-term firepower sustainability amid global supply ris...
Kalyani Strategic Systems, owned by Bharat Forge, plans to begin proof testing its indigenous naval cannons—a 76mm and a 30mm gun—in 2026. The smaller 30mm cannon may be ready as early as August 2026....
Norwegian company Kongsberg and German-based start-up Helsing are collaborating on the establishment of local satellite production in Germany. This initiative is aimed at fostering a self-reliant Euro...
The Indian Navy plans to commission its newest stealth frigate, Taragiri, in February 2026. This event represents a significant milestone for the navy's self-reliance efforts in defense manufacturing ...
MSA Global Technology has become the first Indian company to manufacture all-metal barrels for the Grad BM-21 multiple rocket launcher system, marking a significant advancement in India's self-relianc...
On its 68th anniversary on January 1st, 2026, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) highlighted progress in achieving defense self-reliance for India. DRDO Chairman Samir V Kamat ad...