Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Rajnath Singh Calls DRDO-Industry Partnership Key to Defence Manufacturing
Rajnath Singh said India needs government researchers and private companies to work together on defence technology.
He spoke at an event called VIMARSH 2026 in New Delhi.
He said DRDO has important knowledge and technology.
He said industry can manufacture products on a larger scale.
He also said start-ups can bring new ideas and young people can provide fresh visions.
Singh pointed to government programs designed to increase defence production inside India.
He said self-reliance means more than making weapons at home; it should become part of how the country thinks and works.
He believes this cooperation can improve national security and strengthen India’s economy.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said DRDO-industry collaboration could make India a global hub for defence manufacturing.
Singh said government and DRDO efforts alone are insufficient for defence research and development.
He highlighted reforms including the Positive Indigenisation List, Make in India, iDEX, ADITI and allocating 25% of the Defence R&D budget to the private sector.
Singh said self-reliance should involve technology, national attitudes and reduced dependence on defence imports.
He said DRDO, industry, start-ups and youth each bring capabilities needed to strengthen India’s defence sector and economy.
- Who
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the Defence Research and Development Organisation, industry, start-ups and India’s youth.
- What
- Singh called for stronger DRDO-industry cooperation to advance defence research, manufacturing and self-reliance.
- When
- Tuesday, according to the article.
- Where
- At the DRDO–Industry Synergy Meet, VIMARSH 2026, in New Delhi.
- Why
- To reduce India’s dependence on defence imports, strengthen domestic capabilities and support national security and economic growth.
- Event
- DRDO–Industry Synergy Meet, VIMARSH 2026
- Speaker
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
- Location
- New Delhi
- Defence R&D allocation
- 25% of the Defence R&D budget allocated to the private sector
- Government initiatives cited
- Positive Indigenisation List, Make in India, iDEX and ADITI
- Core proposal
- Closer collaboration between DRDO and industry
- Strategic objective
- Greater defence self-reliance and reduced dependence on imports