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India sourced military hardware and weapons worth Rs 1.2 lakh crore from domestic industries in 2024–25, marking a major leap in the government’s drive for defence self-reliance, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday.
Addressing an event in New Delhi, Singh said the government is aware of the changing nature of warfare, particularly the rise of non-contact combat involving drones and advanced air-defence systems, and is preparing accordingly.
“In 2021–22, our capital acquisition from domestic sources was around Rs 74,000 crore. By the end of 2024–25, it has risen to approximately Rs 1,20,000 crore,” Singh said. “This change is not just about data, but also about mindset.”
He said the Modi government has implemented a series of policy reforms over the past decade to promote indigenous design, development, and manufacturing of defence equipment. As a result, domestic sourcing now receives the highest priority in military procurement.
“The Government of India is fully aware of the changing nature of modern warfare. Today’s warfare is completely technology-driven, as we witnessed during Operation Sindoor,” Singh said, highlighting the growing importance of drones, anti-drone systems, and air-defence technologies.
Outlining the government’s long-term vision for the defence sector, Singh said the focus remains on three key goals to help India achieve developed-nation status by 2047.
“First, we must achieve a high degree of self-reliance in critical defence capabilities. Second, we must emerge as a major global exporter in the defence sector. Third, we need to advance rapidly in new and niche technologies to stay ahead in the evolving battlespace,” he said.
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