India's annual defence production surged to an all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in the Financial Year (FY) 2025-26, as announced by the Ministry of Defence.

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Rajnath Singh, Narendra Modi, Ministry of Defence, Department of Defence Production

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Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:52:01 GMT · 7d 23h ago

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This achievement underscores the government’s push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing and the country's growing capability to supply defence products to international markets.

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The record defence production and exports highlight India's increasing self-sufficiency in defense and its growing presence as a supplier in the global arms market, reducing reliance on foreign imports and potentially influencing regional power dynamics.

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