Effective use of Made-in-India equipment during Operation Sindoor bolstered India’s reputation both regionally & internationally: Raksha Mantri

Key Points

1. Operation Sindoor highlighted the effectiveness of Made-in-India defence equipment.
2. Raksha Mantri urged domestic industry to focus on innovation, R&D, and technology-based manufacturing.
3. Government aims to establish a real manufacturing base for 'Made in India, Made for the World' equipment.
4. Defence exports are projected to reach Rs 30,000 crore by March 2026.
5. Defence production increased from Rs 46,000 crore in 2014 to Rs 1.51 lakh crore.
6. Defence exports have increased from less than Rs 1,000 crore to approximately Rs 24,000 crore in the last 10 years.
7. Private sector contributed Rs 33,000 crore to the defence production of Rs 1.51 lakh crore.
8. The Defence Procurement Manual 2025 was recently launched.