India’s Defence Sector Transformed From Import-Driven To Global Exporter Under Modi Govt: Defence Minister

Over the past 11 years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India’s defence sector has experienced a profound transformation, evolving from a predominantly import-driven model to becoming a significant and trusted global exporter.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted that this shift is rooted in the government’s strong emphasis on the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-Reliant India)

June 12, 2025
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Pixxel Signs iDEX Spark Grant Agreement To Develop Hyperspectral And MWIR Payloads For The IAF

Pixxel, a Bangalore-based space technology company renowned for building the world’s highest-resolution hyperspectral satellite constellation, has signed a second agreement with the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), Ministry of Defence, Government of India.This agreement, under the SPARK (Support for Prototype and Research Kickstart) Grant and awarded to its subsidiary SpacePixxel Pvt

June 12, 2025
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Bharat Forge’s Artillery Journey: From Mockery To ‘Make in India’ Pioneer In Defence Manufacturing

In 2012, Bharat Forge, a company traditionally known for its forging expertise, made a bold foray into defence manufacturing by exhibiting its first indigenous artillery gun at a defence exhibition in Delhi. The response from the military establishment was dismissive; as company chairman Baba Kalyani recounted, “A lot of army guys walked by, some laughed at it. But not a single guy stopped

June 12, 2025
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Anil Ambani’s Reliance Defence To Manufacture Advanced Vulcano 155mm Precision-Guided Munitions For Army In ₹10,000 Crore Deal With Germany’s Diehl Defence

Anil Ambani’s Reliance Defence has entered a strategic cooperation agreement with German arms manufacturer Diehl Defence to locally produce the state-of-the-art Vulcano 155mm Precision Guided Munition (PGM) system for the Indian Army. This landmark partnership is expected to generate up to ₹10,000 crore in revenue, reflecting the surging demand for advanced ammunition systems and the company’s

June 12, 2025
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How ‘Make In India’ Sparked A Defence Manufacturing Revolution: Bharat Forge’s Baba Kalyani On Overcoming Scepticism And Policy Barriers

Bharat Forge’s journey into India’s defence manufacturing sector stands as a testament to the transformative impact of the ‘Make in India’ initiative. Chairman Baba Kalyani recently recounted the company’s early struggles and eventual breakthrough, highlighting how entrenched scepticism and policy barriers once stifled indigenous innovation.In 2012, Bharat Forge exhibited its first artillery gun

June 11, 2025
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Breaking HAL’s Aerospace Monopoly: Private Defence Giants TASL &L&T Challenge For 5th-Generation AMCA Fighter Program

In a watershed moment for India’s defence manufacturing sector, the government has fundamentally altered the landscape of military aircraft production by opening the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program to competitive bidding.This landmark decision, approved by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on May 27, 2025, breaks Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) decades-long monopoly in fighter

June 11, 2025
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India’s Defence Manufacturing Renaissance: Operation Sindoor Catalyses Record Growth In Indigenous Production And Market Performance

India’s defence sector has experienced an unprecedented transformation in 2025, marked by record-breaking production figures, soaring stock market valuations, and enhanced confidence in indigenous capabilities following Operation Sindoor. The successful military operation in May 2025 has not only demonstrated India’s strategic defence capabilities but also triggered a massive rally in defence

June 11, 2025
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Modernisation, Self-Reliance Focus In Defence Production: PM Modi

Over the past 11 years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India’s defence sector has undergone a profound transformation, marked by a dual emphasis on modernisation and self-reliance. PM Modi, highlighting these achievements as he completed 11 years in office, underscored the country’s commitment to strengthening its defence capabilities while reducing dependency on foreign

June 10, 2025
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GE Actively Vying For Contract To Manufacture Engines For AMCA Stealth Jet Program: CEO Larry Culp

General Electric (GE) is actively competing for a pivotal contract to manufacture engines for the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India’s ambitious fifth-generation stealth fighter program. This initiative follows India’s recent announcement to fast-track the indigenous development of a stealth fighter, a move that gained urgency after Operation Sindoor against

June 9, 2025
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India Eyes ₹50,000 Crore Defence Export Target By 2029 As Global Demand Surges

India’s defence sector has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade, shifting from a position of heavy reliance on imports to becoming a significant exporter of military hardware and technology.In the financial year 2024-25, India’s defence exports surged to ₹23,622 crore, marking a 12.04% increase over the previous year’s figure of ₹21,083 crore. This remarkable growth is part of

June 9, 2025
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