India's defense sector achieved a historic milestone in FY 2025-26, with exports reaching an all-time high of ₹38,424 crore, representing a significant 62.66% year-on-year growth. This surge is characterized by a remarkable 151% increase in exports from Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), which now account for 54.84% of total exports, while the private sector maintains a robust contribution of 45.16%. This trajectory reflects India's transition from being one of the world's largest arms importers to an emerging global defense manufacturing hub, driven by the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative and strategic policy interventions like the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020. Major exported platforms such as the BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers, and various naval vessels have enhanced India's stature in the global arms market, particularly among nations in the Global South.
Loading page, please wait…