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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced India’s strong commitment to achieving 100% self-reliance in defence production, emphasizing the nation’s goal to minimize dependence on foreign military imports. Speaking at an event, he highlighted the government’s initiatives to boost domestic manufacturing through policy reforms, private sector participation, and innovation. Singh stated that India’s defence sector has grown significantly, with increased indigenous equipment production and rising exports. He underlined the importance of developing advanced technologies and promoting Make in India to strengthen national security and economic stability. The minister expressed confidence that India’s defence industry would soon meet the needs of the armed forces entirely through local production, marking a new era of strategic independence. The focus remains on collaboration between public and private industries, research institutions, and startups to accelerate India’s defence innovation ecosystem.
The Key points
- India aims for 100% domestic defence production.
- Rajnath Singh stresses reducing import dependency.
- Government promoting Make in India in defence.
- Policy reforms boost local defence manufacturing.
- Private sector participation encouraged for innovation.
- Indigenous defence exports show steady growth.
- Focus on advanced technology development.
- Collaboration with startups and research bodies.
- Strengthening national security through self-reliance.
- India moving towards full defence manufacturing independence.
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