India is reshaping its defence industry, moving beyond its long-standing dependence on imported military equipment. Defence production has climbed from over $4.5 billion in 2013–14 to a record $18.58 billion in 2025–26, while exports have crossed $4 billion. The government is pushing domestic manufacturing, private-sector participation, defence startups and indigenous technology development. In this Spotlight, Daniela Laurel examines India’s defence transformation, its export ambitions and the execution gap that could shape the next phase of self-reliance. She’s joined by Lt. Gen. (Retd) Raj Shukla for expert insights.
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India Defence Industry | India Defence Production | India Defence Exports | India Defence Manufacturing | India Military | India Defence Transformation | Defence Self-Reliance | Firstpost
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