Archive · 11 Jun 2025
India's Defence Sector Sees Remarkable Transformation
Over the past 11 years, India's defense sector has greatly improved, focusing on making its own equipment instead of relying on imports.
Defense exports have risen significantly.
The government launched 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Make in India' to boost local production.
Women are playing a bigger role in the armed forces.
Terrorist incidents in Jammu and Kashmir have dramatically decreased, showing improved security.
India's defense sector has transformed significantly in the last 11 years.
Defense exports have increased from ₹1,940 crore in 2014-15 to ₹23,622 crore in 2024-25.
The government emphasized self-reliance through 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Make in India'.
Women's role in the armed forces, 'Nari Shakti', is increasing with more female officers and cadets.
Terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir dropped significantly and stone-pelting incidents are now zero.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
- What
- Transformation of the defense sector with increased exports, self-reliance, and women's participation.
- When
- In the last 11 years
- Where
- India
- Why
- To highlight progress in the defense sector under the current government.
- Defense Exports (2024-25)
- ₹23,622 crore
- Defense Exports (2014-15)
- ₹1,940 crore
- Contracts Signed (2024-25)
- 193
- Contracts with Domestic Companies
- 177
- Total Value of Contracts (2024-25)
- ₹2,09,050 crore
Sources
India’s defence exports surged over 1,100% in 10 years: Nirmala Sitharaman
India’s defence sector transformed from import-driven to global exporter under Modi govt: Rajnath
India Targets Rs 3 Lakh Crore Defence Exports By 2029: MoS Defence Seth
From indigenous production to global exports: Centre recounts India’s defence leap
Union ministers, BJP CMs hail 11 years of PM Modi’s leadership; highlight Op Sindoor success
India has transformed to become a “trusted” defence global exporter: Rajnath
India has set Rs 3 lakh crore defence export target by 2029: Sanjay Seth
Dharmendra Pradhan Highlights India's Rise from Fragile Five to Fourth Largest Economy
India Set To Become World's Third Largest Economy, Says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi On Completion Of 11 Years By PM Modi-Led Govt
Major Boost for Make-in-India: Defence Exports Surge 35-Fold In 11 Years Under Modi Govt, Says Rajnath Singh
Govt sets target of Rs 3 lakh crore defence production by 2029: Rajnath
India Became Self-Reliant in Defence Sector Production in Last 11 Years: Modi
India’s defence leap: From indigenous production to global exports, redefining national security
India's Defence Sector Is Becoming "Trusted Global Exporter": Rajnath Singh
MP Cabinet Passes Resolution Praising 11-Year-Rule Of Modi Govt
Modernisation, self-reliance focus of Defence, says Modi
