Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said military projects worth over Rs 8.75 lakh crore were approved in the past year to modernise India’s armed forces. He highlighted record defence exports of Rs 38,424 crore and domestic production reaching Rs 1.78 lakh crore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Mann Ki Baat address, paid tribute to Kargil heroes while highlighting India's progress in defence production, indigenous technology, space exploration, water conservation, sports, education and handloom promotion, stressing the country's growing global stature and self-reliance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Mann Ki Baat address, paid tribute to Kargil heroes while highlighting India's advances in defence production, space technology, indigenous innovation, water conservation, sports achievements and handloom promotion, stressing the country's growing self-reliance and global standing
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is emerging as a trusted global defence partner while highlighting growth in defence production, exports and innovation. During Mann Ki Baat, he paid tribute to Kargil War heroes and praised recent achievements in missiles and space technology
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India's defence production reached a record ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, while exports exceeded ₹38,000 crore. He credited the Make in India initiative for strengthening self-reliance, manufacturing, technology and India's global defence competitiveness
The Telangana government has urged the Centre to establish a Hyderabad-Bengaluru Defence and Aerospace Corridor to strengthen defence production and regional industrial growth. A delegation led by AP Jitender Reddy and Mallu Ravi met Union Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi to press the demand.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted India’s shift from defence importer to exporter, with domestic production reaching Rs 1.51 lakh crore and exports nearing Rs 24,000 crore. BRO’s 125 infrastructure projects in border regions showcase India’s engineering and strategic self-reliance
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged global defence majors to partner with India’s rapidly expanding shipbuilding sector, highlighting its integrated design-to-delivery ecosystem. He said flagship projects, high indigenous content and policy reforms position India as a future global maritime hub
