Defence Production India

A giant leap towards #AatmanirbharDefence is scaling unprecedented heights! India’s Defence Production has soared to ₹1,50,590 crore in FY 2024-25 — Registering a robust 18% growth over the previous year! Marking a staggering 90% increase since FY 2019-20! 🚀Driving self-reliance 🚀Boosting indigenous capabilities 🚀 Powering a stronger, secure India Touching new milestones of innovation, indigenisation & self-reliance. Details ▶️ pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… #AatmanirbharBharat #DefenceProduction #MakeInIndia #DefenceManufacturing #IndiaDefence #DefenceSector #DPSUs

Enabling Smart Defence Production through Advanced Manufacturing Technologies A session on “Where Automation Meets Ammunition: MSMEs Driving Smart Manufacturing in Defence Production” under the domain “Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0” was held at Seminar Hall 2 (iDEX Sessions) during the National Defence Industries Conclave (NDIC), under the theme “Advanced Manufacturing Technologies.” Speakers:
• Dr. Scott Nill, Line Labs, USA
• Shri T. Parneel Selvam, Scientist ‘H’, CVRDE, DRDO
• Prof. N. Ramesh Babu, IIT Madras Anchor: Mr. Manoj K. Sundaram, Head -BD , Zeiss The speakers highlighted how advanced manufacturing technologies, including automation and Industry 4.0 solutions, are empowering MSMEs to drive innovation, efficiency, and precision in defence production, strengthening India’s self-reliant defenceecosystem. #NDIC2026 #DefenceInnovation #MSMEs #AatmanirbharBharat #AdvancedManufacturing

'Rajnath: Must emerge as drone-manufacturing hub'

Watch: iDEX launches DISC 14 & ADITI 4.0 Challenges at NDIC 2026 Explore how iDEX (a flagship initiative of Dept. Of Defence Production, MoD) is empowering startups and MSMEs, fostering cutting-edge solutions at the National Defence Industries Conclave (NDIC) 2026, under the theme “Advanced Manufacturing Technologies.” #NDIC2026 #iDEX #ADITI #DISC #DefenceInnovation #MSMEs #AatmanirbharBharat #AdvancedManufacturing

MSMEs Driving Defence Manufacturing through Testing & Certification support A session on “Accelerating Defence Manufacturing – Testing & Certification Support for MSMEs & Startups” was held at Seminar Hall 3 (Exhibition Area) during the National Defence Industries Conclave (NDIC), under the theme “Advanced Manufacturing Technologies.” Speakers: 1. Brig. S J VARUGHESE as an Officiating Additional DG, DGQA The speakers shared insights on the pivotal role of MSMEs in advancing India’s quantum technologies ecosystem. #NDIC2026 #DefenceInnovation #MSMEs #AatmanirbharBharat #AdvancedManufacturing

MSMEs Driving Growth in C4ISR & Simulation Systems A session on “MSMEs driving smart Battlefield Management Systems, ISR Fusion & Command Systems, Simulation” under the C4ISR & Simulation Systems domain was held at Seminar Hall 3 (Exhibition Area) during the National Defence Industries Conclave (NDIC), under the theme “Advanced Manufacturing Technologies.” Speakers: 1. BEL - Sh. Anoop Kumar Rai, ED 2. Zen Technologies Ltd – Capt. Sanjay Director, ARI Simulation The speakers shared insights on the pivotal role of MSMEs in strengthening India’s C4ISR & Simulation Systems ecosystem. The session was moderated by SIDM – Col. (Retd) Ani John Alex #NDIC2026 #DefenceInnovation #MSMEs #AatmanirbharBharat #AdvancedManufacturing

MSMEs Driving Growth in Digital Twins & Simulation A session on “Seeing the Future: MSMEs Powering Digital Twins & Simulation for Mission-Critical Defence Systems” under the Digital Twins & Simulation domain was held at Hall 2 – iDEX Sessions (Exhibition Area) during the National Defence Industries Conclave (NDIC), under the theme “Advanced Manufacturing Technologies.” Speakers: 1.Mr. Enrico Scharlok, Senior Dir., Dassault Systems, France 2.Prof. Gurumurthy B., Prof., IISc Bengaluru 3.Dr. Akhilesh Kumar, Sci.-G, ADE The speakers shared insights on the pivotal role of MSMEs in advancing Digital Twins and Simulation technologies in India. #NDIC2026 #DefenceInnovation #MSMEs #AatmanirbharBharat #AdvancedManufacturing

Empowering Electronics, Sensor & EW Capabilities through MSME Innovation A session on “Small Enterprises, Smart Electronics viz Radar, Sensor Systems, Electronic Warfare & Electro-Optics” under the Electronics, Sensor & EW domain was held at Seminar Hall 2 (Exhibition Area) during the National Defence Industries Conclave 2026, under the theme “Advanced Manufacturing Technologies.” Speakers: 1.IOL – Sh. Tushar Tripathi, CMD 2.BEL – Sh. Rajnish Sharma, Director (BG Complex) Moderator: PHDCCI – Gp Capt (Retd.) Dr. D. K. Pandey The session highlighted emerging opportunities for MSMEs in electronics, sensor technologies, and electronic warfare, while underscoring their critical role in driving innovation, strengthening indigenous capabilities, and advancing India’s defence ecosystem. #NDIC2026 #DefenceInnovation #MSMEs #AatmanirbharBharat #AdvancedManufacturing

Strengthening Naval Power through Advanced Manufacturing A session on “Aircraft Carriers, Submarines, Destroyers, Mid-life Upgrades & Dockyard Modernisation: MSMEs Building Strength Beneath the Waves” under the Complex Naval Platforms domain was held at Ashoka Auditorium during the National Defence Industries Conclave (NDIC), under the theme “Advanced Manufacturing Technologies.” Speakers: 1. Cochin Shipyard – Cdr (Retd.) Nagesh Krishnamoorthy, GM 2. MDL – Shri Biju George, Director (Ship Building) 3. L&T – Shri Pankaj Chadha, Executive VP Moderator: FICCI – Shri Ashok Wadhawan The speakers shared insights on the pivotal role of MSMEs in strengthening India’s naval and maritime defence capabilities. #NDIC2026 #DefenceInnovation #MSMEs #AatmanirbharBharat #AdvancedManufacturing

MSMEs Driving Growth in Aerospace & Aviation A session on “MSMEs: The Force Behind Growth in the Aviation Sector, including Military Aircraft, UAVs, Avionics & Airborne Systems” under the Aerospace & Aviation domain was held at Ashoka Auditorium during the National Defence Industries Conclave (NDIC), under the theme “Advanced Manufacturing Technologies.” Speakers: 1. HAL – Shri Jasbir Singh, ED 2. Dynamatic Technologies Ltd. – Shri Udayant Malhoutra, CEO 3. Tata Advanced Systems Limited-Sandeep Saigal, Head Business Development & Customer Care (Land Mobility), Moderator : Air Marshal (Retd.)Anil Chopra The speakers shared insights on the pivotal role of MSMEs in strengthening India’s aerospace ecosystem. The session was moderated by Air Marshal (Retd.) Anil Chopra. #NDIC2026 #DefenceInnovation #MSMEs #AatmanirbharBharat #AdvancedManufacturing

MSMEs Shaping Participation in India’s Defence Sector & Defence Exhibitions Session 1: Defence Licensing as a Catalyst for MSME Participation in India’s Defence Sector Speaker: Sh. Vikas Khera, Deputy Secretary (Defence Industries Promotion), DDP Session 2: Opportunities for Industries in Defence Exhibitions Speaker: Sh. Nagesh Jain, Director, Defence Exhibition Organisation, DDP 📍 Hall (Ashoka Auditorium) The speakers shared insights on the pivotal role of MSMEs in strengthening participation through defence licensing frameworks and leveraging defence exhibitions as platforms for growth, collaboration, and market access. #NDIC2026 #DefenceInnovation #MSMEs #AatmanirbharBharat #AdvancedManufacturing

Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh inaugurated the 2-day National Defence Industries Conclave in Delhi, launching DISC-14, ADITI challenges, and 101 innovation challenges from DPSUs. He stressed building a drone production ecosystem for strategic autonomy and Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Raksha Mantri also released five publications: SAMARTHYA 2026, Indian Defence Industry – Going Global, SANKLAN, Enabling Provisions to integrate MSMEs in Defence PSU ecosystem, and AI Maturity Assessment Model. Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @HQ_IDS_India @SpokespersonMoD @DefProdnIndia @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @PIB_India @MIB_India @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts @PTI_News @NewsIADN @uniindianews @ians_india @ANI

Watch: DRISHTI Challenges (DPSU-driven Research & Innovation for Strategic and High-impact Technology Integration) Explore the DPSU Challenges, fostering collaboration between industry, startups, and MSMEs at the National Defence Industries Conclave (#NDIC2026), under the theme “Advanced Manufacturing Technologies.” #DefenceProduction #MSMEs #Innovation #MakeInIndia #AatmanirbharBharat

Driving Indigenisation through Advanced Manufacturing A session on “Strengthening India’s Defence Manufacturing – The Strategic Role of Indigenisation, Powered by MSMEs” was held at Seminar Hall 2 (Exhibition Area) during the National Defence Industries Conclave (NDIC), under the theme “Advanced Manufacturing Technologies.” Speakers: 1. Ms. Rolley M Varma, DDG (Indigenisation), DDP 2. Shri Sushil Kumar Satpute, DDG (Indigenisation), DDD , The speakers shared insights on the pivotal role of MSMEs in strengthening India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem. #NDIC2026 #DefenceInnovation #MSMEs #AatmanirbharBharat #AdvancedManufacturing

MSMEs Driving Growth in Technical Textiles A session on “MSMEs weaving strength into Soldier Protection and Parachutes” under the Technical Textiles domain was held at Ashoka Auditorium during the National Defence Industries Conclave (NDIC), under the theme “Advanced Manufacturing Technologies.” Speakers: 1.TCL – Sh. P Senthil Kumar, GM 2.GIL – Sh. M C Balasubramaniam, CMD 3. MKU – Sh. Vaibhav Gupta, Director 4.SMPP – Sh. Gagan Sangal, VP The speakers shared insights on the pivotal role of MSMEs in strengthening India’s technical textiles ecosystem. The session was moderated by BCC- Dr. Rajib Chakraborty #NDIC2026 #TechnicalTextiles #DefenceInnovation #MSMEs #AatmanirbharBharat #AdvancedManufacturing

MSMEs Driving Growth in Quantum Technologies A session on “Quantum Technologies Enabling MSME-Driven Secure Defence Systems” under the Quantum Technologies domain was held at Seminar Hall 3 – iDEX Sessions (Exhibition Area) during the National Defence Industries Conclave (NDIC), under the theme “Advanced Manufacturing Technologies.” Speakers: 1.Dr. Alexander Cooper, University of Waterloo, Canada 2.Dr. Shayan Garani, Prof., IISc Bengaluru The speakers shared insights on the pivotal role of MSMEs in advancing India’s quantum technologies ecosystem.The session was anchored by Dr. Shashank Gupta, Assistant Professor, IIT Indore. #NDIC2026 #DefenceInnovation #MSMEs #AatmanirbharBharat #AdvancedManufacturing

Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh inaugurated the Exhibition Area at #NDIC2026 and interacted with participants from across the defence manufacturing ecosystem.

"With 27 sessions across two days—including 9 focused on advanced manufacturing with global and Indian experts, 13 industry-led sessions by DPSUs and private sector, and 5 sessions on regulatory processes—the conclave aims to strengthen MSME participation across design, innovation, and supply chains." Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar emphasised the shift from conventional development models to design-led collaboration with young innovators and MSMEs. During the National Defence Industries Conclave (#NDIC2026), under the theme “Advanced Manufacturing Technologies,” #AdvancedManufacturing #DefenceInnovation #MSMEs #AatmanirbharBharat #MakeInIndia

Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, the Chief Guest, visited the Exhibition Area at #NDIC2026, interacting with participants from across the defence manufacturing ecosystem. The exhibition showcases stalls from 16 DPSUs and 4large private sector companies, highlighting their initiatives to onboard MSMEs as partners, suppliers, and innovators. Additionally, 24 Indian and foreign firms are presenting advanced manufacturing technologies in areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, additive manufacturing, and smart materials. Dedicated stalls by the Department of Defence Production—including the Defence Innovation Organisation, Defence Investor Cell, and Indigenisation Cell—highlight key policy initiatives, innovation platforms, and investment facilitation mechanisms aimed at strengthening India’s indigenous defence industrial base. The exhibition serves as a dynamic platform for fostering partnerships between industry leaders, technology providers, and MSMEs, accelerating India’s journey towards a self

MSMEs Driving Growth in Artificial Intelligence & Robotics A session on “Trustworthy AI in Defence: Empowering MSMEs in Building Intelligent & Responsible Battlefield Systems” under the Artificial Intelligence & Robotics domain was held at Seminar Hall 2 (Exhibition Area) – iDEX Sessions during the National Defence Industries Conclave (NDIC), under the theme “Advanced Manufacturing Technologies.” Speakers: 1. Prof. Aniket Bera, Purdue University, USA 2. Mr. Hugh Eaton, OBE, BCG, UK 3. Dr. Dip Narayan Ray, Scientist-G, CSIR-CMERI Anchor: Dr. Santhakumar Mohan, Professor, IIT Palakkad The speakers shared insights on the pivotal role of MSMEs in strengthening India’s Artificial Intelligence & Robotics #NDIC2026 #DefenceInnovation #MSMEs #AatmanirbharBharat #AdvancedManufacturing

“अगर मैं आँकड़ों की बात करूँ, तब भी यह परिवर्तन साफ दिखाई देता है। 2012-13 के आसपास देश में MSMEs की संख्या करीब 4.67 करोड़ थी। लेकिन आज, हाल के आँकड़ों के अनुसार, यह संख्या लगभग 8 करोड़ के आसपास पहुँच गई है ” Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh address the gathering as the Chief Guest at the National Defence Industries Conclave (#NDIC2026), marking the commencement of a premier platform for advancing India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem. The event is being held at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, under the theme “Advanced Manufacturing Technologies.” #NDIC2026 #DefenceExhibition #AatmanirbharBharat #MSMEs #Innovation #MakeInIndia