Defence Production India

Staggering growth in India’s Defence Production A giant leap has taken place in the indigenous defence production in the FY 2025-26 by staggering increase in the defence production from ₹ 1.54 lakh crore to ₹ 1.78 lakh crore, registering a net increase of 15.6% over the previous fiscal year. With the record increase in the indigenous production a huge momentum has been achieved in India’s defence production and marching towards #AatmanirbharBharat. Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has lauded the efforts of Department of Defence Production and all stakeholders involved in the defence production of the country. Raksha Mantri has called for continued acceleration in the defence production sector with increased private sector participation and growing export capabilities. #DefenceProduction #AatmanirbharDefence #IndianDefence #MakeInIndia

Strengthening Maritime Power. Advancing #AatmanirbharDefence. The #IndianNavy commissioned INS Mahendragiri, the sixth Project #17A indigenous stealth frigate, into the Eastern Fleet today at Visakhapatnam in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh. In his address, Raksha Mantri described #INSMahendragiri is a reflection of India's growing #self-reliance in warship building, underpinned by exceptional design capabilities, manufacturing excellence and the rapid growth of the naval-industrial ecosystem. He said the frontline warship reflects the nation's commitment to building a technologically advanced, combat-ready Navy and will further strengthen India's presence across the Indian Ocean Region. Designed by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau and built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), INS Mahendragiri, with over 75% indigenous content, is capable of undertaking the full spectrum of maritime operations, marking another significant milestone in India's journey towards #AatmanirbharBharat. Details: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… #MaritimeSecurity #DefenceProduction #MakeInIndia

Empowering MSMEs. Strengthening #AatmanirbharDefence. The Defence MSME Conclave 2026–27 Series, held on 10 July 2026 in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, witnessed insightful deliberations on ‘Empowering MSMEs towards Indigenisation, Innovation and Exports for Defence and Aerospace.’ Organised by the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, in association with SIDM and supported by AWEIL, the conclave brought together representatives from the State Government, Services, DPSU, SIDBI and GeM to deliberate on strengthening indigenous capabilities, fostering innovation, and accelerating India's journey towards #AatmanirbharBharat. The discussions reaffirmed the collective commitment to building a robust, innovation-driven and globally competitive defence and aerospace manufacturing ecosystem. #DefenceMSMEConclave #DefenceProduction #Innovation #Indigenisation #DefenceAndAerospace

Strengthening India's indigenous precision strike capability. DRDO successfully conducted the flight-test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, on 08 July 2026, accurately engaging the designated target at a user-defined minimum range of 60 km. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh congratulated #DRDO, the Indian Army and industry, described the successful flight-test as a major milestone in enhancing India's indigenous long-range guided rocket capability. Details: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… #Pinaka #AatmanirbharBharat #DefenceInnovation #AatmanirbharDefence

Towards the vision for #EaseofDoingBusiness, by Hon’ble #RakshaMantri and Secretary Defence Production, Shri N Manoharan #DGDGQA handed over 07 Green Channel & 10 Self Certification status certificates to industry partners viz. BEL, L&T, BHEL, IOCL, NISL, Keltron, Avantel, Thermocables, Siechem & Ray Enterprises. Event also witnessed launch of Vendor Query & Complaint portal - Q Seva 2.0 and demo of AI applications in QA. Conferment of Green Channel status and grant of Self Certification to eligible industry partners in recognition of their proven quality performance reflects a progressive shift towards a trust based, performance oriented QA regime that rewards consistency, reliability and process maturity. #Atmanirbharta

Defence MSME Conclave 2026–27 Empowering MSMEs to Strengthen India’s Defence Manufacturing Ecosystem The Defence MSME Conclave 2026–27 Series, organised by the Department of Defence Production (#DDP), Ministry of Defence, in association with #SIDM and supported by #AWEIL, continues its journey of strengthening India's defence manufacturing ecosystem. Theme: 'Empowering MSME towards Indigenisation, Innovation and Exports for Defence and Aerospace' 🗓️ 10th July 2026 | ⏱️ 09:00 AM onwards 📍 Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh #MSMEConclave #AatmanirbharDefence #DefenceProduction #MakeInIndia #DefenceExports

Forged through innovation. Powered by indigenisation. Ready to defend. Mahendragiri (F38), set to be commissioned into the Indian Navy on 11 July 2026, the sixth Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate, reflects India's growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing. Designed and built in India with over 75% indigenous content, the warship embodies the spirit of #AatmanirbharBharat, strengthening the nation's maritime capabilities with cutting-edge technology and mission-ready combat power. Details: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… #Mahendragiri #Project17A #IndianNavy #AatmanirbharDefence #Indigenisation #MaritimeSecurity

Towards the vision of #RakshaAtmanirbharta and #EaseofDoingBusiness by Hon’ble Raksha Mantri and Secretary of Defence Production, Shri N Manoharan, Director General, DGQA handed over Certificate for ‘Self Certification Status’ to M/s Troop Comforts Limited for its unit i.e. Ordnance Equipment Factory, Kanpur for 02 items of textile and clothing under military stores. This will enable M/s Troop Comforts Limited to supply these stores on their own guarantee accelerating its delivery to #IndianDefenceForces. #DefenceProduction #MoD

Empowering MSMEs. Strengthening India's defence future. The Defence MSME Conclave 2026-27, held on 3 July 2026 in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, featured insightful deliberations on 'Scaling MSMEs in Defence Indigenisation and Exports'. Organised by the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, in association with EEPC India and supported by AVNL, the conclave reinforced the commitment to advancing indigenous defence manufacturing, boosting exports, and building a globally competitive, self-reliant defence ecosystem. #MSMEs #AatmanirbharBharat #MakeInIndia #DefenceProduction #DefenceExports

From overcoming shortages to building a #ViksitBharat, India’s journey over the last 12 years reflects transformative progress, said Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh. He highlighted India’s rising global stature, record defence exports reflecting confidence in #MakeInIndia, and underscored that defence & security reporting must uphold accuracy, objectivity and impartiality. Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @HQ_IDS_India @DefProdnIndia @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @PIB_India

The 12th Meeting of the India–Malaysia Joint Sub-Committee on Defence Science, Technology and Industry Cooperation was held on 3 July 2026 in New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by Dr. Vijay Namdeorao Zade, Joint Secretary (Naval Systems), Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, from the Indian side, and Mr. Mohd Nizam Bin Mohd Khir, Undersecretary, Defence Industry Division, Ministry of Defence, from the Malaysian side. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to long-term cooperation and strengthening defence industrial ties between the two countries. #IndiaMalaysia #DefenceCooperation #DefenceIndustry #DefenceProduction

Additional Secretary (Defence Production), Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, Shri Dinesh Mahur met with Undersecretary, Defence Industry Division (DID), Ministry of Defence, Malaysia, Mohd Nizam Bin Mohd Khir on 2 July 2026 in New Delhi. The both sides expressed satisfaction with the growing defence industry cooperation between India and Malaysia and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral Defence Industry Collaboration. #IndiaMalaysia #DefenceCooperation #DefenceIndustry #DefenceProduction

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President Smt Droupadi Murmu conferred 07 Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medals upon distinguished Defence Forces personnel during the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 (Phase-II) at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi on June 29, 2026. The awards honour distinguished service of the most exceptional order during war, conflict or hostilities, recognising exceptional leadership, operational brilliance and unwavering devotion to duty.

Regional industries must become partners in Viksit Bharat journey : Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has called upon regional industries to become partners in the journey by transforming regional strengths into national capabilities, local innovations into global competitiveness, and industrial growth into strategic strength. Raksha Mantri, in his address during the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Vadodara on June 30, 2026 stated that under #AatmanirbharBharat initiative India is fostering indigenous capabilities in strategic sectors such as aerospace and defence. The budgetary provisions for modernisation and capital procurement aim to encourage domestic industries and integrate them into the global supply chain. In order to boost investment, licensing policy has been simplified and liberalised FDI policy. Srijan Portal, iDEX, Defence Testing Infrastructure, Green Channel Certification and Self-Certification have instilled confidence in small industries and Start-ups. Raksha Mantri further stated that domestic defence production has surged to a record high of ₹ 1.78 lakh crore from just ₹ 46,000 crore in 2014 and defence exports have soared to an all-time high of ₹ 38,424 crore. Details: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… #AatmanirbharBharat #DefenceProduction #MakeInIndia #DefenceManufacturing #IndiaDefence #DefenceSector #DPSUs

The Directorate of Standardisation celebrated its 64th Raising day as Standardisation Day on 26th June 2026, reinforcing its commitment to developing standards for the Armed Forces to ensure quality, reliability and excellence. Ms. Meera Mohanty, Joint Secretary, Department of Defence Production graced the event and highlighted the ongoing institutional focus towards driving standardisation and codification activities in enhancing interoperability, efficiency and jointness across the defence services. #Aatmanirbharta #Jointness #Codification #Standardisation

President Smt Droupadi Murmu conferred 105 Distinguished Service Decorations to personnel of the Armed Forces and the Indian Coast Guard at the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 (Phase-II) held at Rashtrapati Bhawan. The honours, including 07 Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medals, 30 Param Vishisht Seva Medals, 12 Uttam Yudh Seva Medals and 56 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals, recognise distinguished service of an exceptional order in the service of the Nation. 🇮🇳 Read here for details: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… @rashtrapatibhvn @PMOIndia @rajnathsingh @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @HQ_IDS_India @DefProdnIndia @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @PIB_India @MIB_India

Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026) to reinforce Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision & strengthen defence preparedness Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh unveiled major reform to enhance efficiency, accountability & timely execution of strategic R&D projects by releasing the DFP-2026 to DRDO. Raksha Mantri said that the DFP 2026 will facilitate faster production and induction of systems, platforms & technologies emerging from the R&D ecosystem into the Defence forces and the new framework will foster stronger collaboration with the industry and academia, reinforcing the vision of #AatmanirbharBharat. The DFP-2026 aims to significantly enhance functional empowerment at various levels within the Defence sector. Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani; Defence Secretary and Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh; Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar; Secretary (Ex-Servicemen Welfare) Smt Sukriti Likhi; Controller General of Defence Accounts Shri Anugraha Narayana Das were present during the event in New Delhi. Details: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… #AatmanirbharBharat #DefenceProduction #Innovation #DefenceManufacturing #IndiaDefence #DefenceSector

A welcome step towards strengthening India's defence Innovation Ecosystem & a major enabler for #iDEX Startups. #DGQA has earmarked 3 consecutive days every quarter at its Proof Ranges exclusively for developmental projects, including #iDEX. Read more at: dgqadefence.gov.in/en/attam-nirbh…

Towards the vision of #RakshaAtmanirbharta and #EaseOfDoingBusiness by Hon’ble Raksha Mantri and Secretary Defence Production, Shri N Manoharan, DG, DGQA handed over ‘Green Channel Status Certificates’ to M/s Bharat Electronics Ltd., Chennai for 915 items of indigenously developed military spares under Green Channel Certification Scheme. This will enable M/s Bharat Electronics Ltd to supply these stores on own guarantee accelerating its delivery to Indian Armed Forces. #EaseOfDoingBusiness #DGQA