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

MSMEs Driving Growth in Advancing Semiconductor Manufacturing   A session on “Semiconductor Manufacturing: MSMEs Driving Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing” under the “Advancing Semiconductor Manufacturing” domain was held at Semar Hall 2 - iDEX Sessions (Exhibition Area) during the National Defence Industries Conclave (NDIC), under the theme “Advanced Manufacturing Technologies.”   Speakers: 1. Prof. Bijoy Krishna Das, IIT Madras 2. Prof. Dr. Rajendra Singh, Prof. IIT Delhi   The speakers shared insights on the pivotal role of MSMEs in advancing India’s semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.   #NDIC2026 #DefenceInnovation #MSMEs #AatmanirbharBharat #AdvancedManufacturing

Strengthening MSMEs through Defence Procurement Reforms & Innovation Ecosystems A session on: Session Title 1: Empowering MSMEs in Defence Procurement
Speaker: Sh. Chandandeep Singh, DDG (AI & Projects), DDP Session Title 2: Catalyzing Innovation through iDEX
Speaker: Sh. Vivek Virmani, DDG iDEX & COO (DIO), DDP was held during the National Defence Industries Conclave (NDIC), under the theme “Advanced Manufacturing Technologies.” The speakers highlighted how advanced manufacturing technologies, supported by progressive procurement policies and innovation frameworks like iDEX, are enabling MSMEs and startups to drive technological advancement, enhance participation, and strengthen India’s self-reliant defencemanufacturing ecosystem.   #NDIC2026 #DefenceInnovation #MSMEs #AatmanirbharBharat #AdvancedManufacturing #iDEX

MSMEs Driving Growth in Missile & Strategic Systems   A session on “Missile Systems, Air Defence and Strategic Deterrence - Enabled by MSMEs” under the Missile & Strategic Systems domain was held during the National Defence Industries Conclave (NDIC), under the theme “Advanced Manufacturing Technologies.”   Speakers: 1. BDL - Cmde (Retd.) Girish Raghunath Pradhan, ED 2. KRAS - Sh. Jayaram Mummadi, CEO 3. BrahMos Aerospace - Sh. Naga Suresh, AGM   The speakers shared insights on the pivotal role of MSMEs in strengthening India’s missile systems, air defence and strategic deterrence capabilities. The session was moderated by PHDCCI - Col.KV Kuber.   #NDIC2026 #DefenceInnovation #MSMEs #AatmanirbharBharat #AdvancedManufacturing

MSMEs Driving Growth in Defence MRO & Life Cycle Support   A session on “Defence MRO & Life Cycle Support - Driven by MSMEs” under the MRO domain was held during the National Defence Industries Conclave (NDIC), under the theme “Advanced Manufacturing Technologies.”   Speakers: 1. HAL- Sh. Shishir Kumar Patra, ED 2. HSL- Cmde (Retd.) Rohit Gaur, CGM 3. Crown Corporation Pvt. Ltd. - Sh. Ajay Yadav , VP, Business Development, Marine   The speakers shared insights on the pivotal role of MSMEs in strengthening India’s defence MRO and life cycle support ecosystem. The session was moderated by #SIDM – Sh Gaurav Sahni , Executive VP.   #NDIC2026 #DefenceInnovation #MSMEs #AatmanirbharBharat #AdvancedManufacturing

The Exhibition Area witnessed an engaging visit by Hon’ble Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth, who interacted with exhibitors and stakeholders representing the breadth of India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem. #NDIC2026 #DefenceInnovation #MSMEs #AatmanirbharBharat

The National Defence Industries Conclave (#NDIC) 2026, organised by the Department of Defence Production (#DDP) on the theme ‘Advanced Manufacturing Technologies’, concluded at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on March 20, 2026, after two days of extensive discussions on advanced manufacturing technologies and industry participation in defence production. The conclave brought together #MSMEs, Defence Public Sector Undertakings (#DPSUs), private defence companies, innovators, policymakers and academia to deliberate on strengthening India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem and accelerating the adoption of emerging technologies. Details ⏩ pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… #NDIC2026 #MSMEs #AatmanirbharBharat #AatmanirbharDefence

Strengthening Ammunition Supply Chains through Advanced Manufacturing Technologies A session on “MSMEs Strengthening Ammunition, Explosives & Propellant Supply Chains” under the domain “Ammunition & Explosives” was held during the National Defence Industries Conclave (NDIC), under the theme “Advanced Manufacturing Technologies.” Speakers: 1.MIL – Sh. Sanjay Hazari, CMD 2.Solar Industries India Ltd – Sh. Raghav Manish Nuwal, Director 3.Premier Explosives Ltd – Brig. (Retd.) Ajeet Deshpande, VP Moderator: FICCI – Sh. Ashish Kansal The speakers highlighted how advanced manufacturing technologies are enabling MSMEs to enhance efficiency, reliability, and resilience across ammunition and explosives supply chains—strengthening India’s defence preparedness and advancing a self-reliant defence manufacturing ecosystem. #NDIC2026 #DefenceInnovation #MSMEs #AatmanirbharBharat #AdvancedManufacturing

Strengthening Armoured Mobility through Advanced Manufacturing Technologies A session on “Small Enterprises Driving Strength of Main Battle Tanks, Armoured Platforms, Military Logistics & Special Vehicles” under the domain “Armoured Vehicles” was held at Ashoka Auditorium during the National Defence Industries Conclave (NDIC), under the theme “Advanced Manufacturing Technologies.” Speakers: 1. AVNL – Sh. Sanjay Dwivedi, CMD 2. BEML – Sh. Shantanu Roy, CMD 3. Mahindra Defence Systems Ltd. – Sh. Rajeev Gupta, Head of Land Systems 4. Ashok Leyland Defence Systems Ltd. – Col. (Retd) Rajneesh Kacker, SM (Retd.), Head – Defence Marketing & Sales & (International Operations) 5. ⁠ Moderator: FICCI – Sh. Rudra Shriram The speakers highlighted how advanced manufacturing technologies are enabling MSMEs to enhance mobility, durability, and performance of armoured platforms, strengthening India’s land systems capabilities and advancing a self-reliant defencemanufacturing ecosystem. #NDIC2026 #DefenceInnovati

Enhancing Precision Systems through Advanced Manufacturing Technologies A session on “Precision at Scale: MSME Opportunities” under the domain “Precision Guidance, Control & Navigation Systems” was held during the National Defence Industries Conclave (NDIC), under the theme “Advanced Manufacturing Technologies.” Speakers: • Prof. Subhadeep De, Scientist-F, IUCAA Pune
 • Shri S. S. Reddy Kumar, DRDO The speakers highlighted how advanced manufacturing technologies are enabling MSMEs to achieve high precision, scalability, and reliability in guidance, control, and navigation systems, strengthening India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem and advancing self-reliance. #NDIC2026 #DefenceInnovation #MSMEs #AatmanirbharBharat #AdvancedManufacturing

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Advancing Defence Materials through Advanced Manufacturing Technologies   A session on “The Science That Shields the Nation: MSME Innovation in Advanced Materials & Defence Composites” under the domain “Advanced Materials & Composites” was held at Seminar Hall 2 IDEX- sessions (Exhibition Area) during the National Defence Industries Conclave (NDIC), under the theme “Advanced Manufacturing Technologies.”   Speakers: Ms. Clementine Gallet, President, Coriolis Composites, France Dr. Mithun Palit, Scientist-G, DMRL Anchor: Prof. Sangeeta Kale, DIAT Pune   The speakers highlighted how advanced manufacturing technologies are enabling #MSMEs to develop high-performance materials and defence composites, enhancing durability, protection, and innovation in defence systems, and strengthening India’s self-reliant defence manufacturing ecosystem.   #NDIC2026 #DefenceInnovation #MSMEs #AatmanirbharBharat

Advancing Defence Exports through Advanced Manufacturing Technologies A session on “Boosting India’s Defence Exports – The Expanding Role of MSMEs, Start-ups & Emerging Industries” was held during the National Defence Industries Conclave (NDIC 2026), under the theme “Advanced Manufacturing Technologies.” Speaker: Ms. Rashmi Sinha, DDG (Exports), DDP The session highlighted the expanding role of MSMEs, start-ups, and emerging industries in enhancing India’s defence exports and strengthening the nation’s position in the global defence manufacturing ecosystem. #NDIC2026 #DefenceInnovation #MSMEs #AatmanirbharBharat #AdvancedManufacturing

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

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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