The Economic Times

India's defence output hits 1.78 lakh crore: Rajnath Singh pushes self-reliance to stay future-ready

India is prioritizing self-reliance in defence to secure its future, according to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. He highlighted a significant surge in domestic defence production, from 46,000 crore in 2014 to a projected 1.78 lakh crore in FY26, underscoring enhanced national capabilities and confidence. The corporatisation of Ordnance Factory Board has also boosted production and exports, with ambitious targets set for the coming years.