Overview

• Speaking at a Symbiosis convocation, Rajnath Singh said most equipment used in Operation Sindoor was Indian-made, calling the mission a demonstration of domestic capability.
• India’s reported defence production has grown from about ₹46,000 crore a decade ago to roughly ₹1.5 lakh crore, with around ₹33,000 crore attributed to the private sector.
• The government set goals to reach ₹3 lakh crore in annual defence manufacturing and ₹50,000 crore in exports by 2029.
• The MoD’s Consultative Committee visited DRDO’s ARDE in Pune, where the ACE cluster showcased ATAGS, Pinaka, light tank Zorawar, a wheeled armoured platform, and the Akash-New Generation missile.
• Singh warned of protectionism around disruptive technologies and pressed for self-reliance, while also emphasizing skill development and unveiling a new School of Defence and Aerospace Technology in Pune.