Overview

• India's defence exports have increased 34-fold over the past decade, reaching ₹23,622 crore in FY 2024-25, driven by Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives.
• Operation Sindoor demonstrated the precision of indigenous systems like BrahMos missiles, Akash air defence, and D4 anti-drone systems in countering aerial threats.
• India exported weapons, ammunition, subsystems, and components to nearly 80 countries, with private sector contributions at ₹15,233 crore and DPSU exports at ₹8,389 crore.
• Export authorisations rose by 16.92% in FY 2024-25, with the number of exporters increasing by approximately 17.4%, reflecting growing global demand for Indian defence products.
• The Ministry of Defence inaugurated a state-of-the-art BrahMos Aerospace facility in Lucknow, further advancing India's technological capabilities and export ambitions.