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India Targets Major Defence Production Boost by 2029, Says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 04:52 PM
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that India aims to achieve a substantial increase in domestic defence manufacturing by 2029 as part of its self‑reliance drive.
New Delhi – The government reiterated its commitment to making the defence sector self‑sufficient, with a focus on expanding indigenous manufacturing capabilities. In a recent statement, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the country is charting a clear roadmap to raise domestic defence production dramatically by the end of the decade.
Singh highlighted that the target is to achieve a “significant jump” in output by 2029, aligning with the broader "Make in India" agenda for strategic industries. He emphasized that policy reforms, increased investment and stronger public‑private partnerships will underpin the effort.
The minister added that higher local production will reduce dependence on imports, enhance operational readiness and create skilled jobs across the supply chain. While specific volume figures were not disclosed, the emphasis was on a measurable uplift that positions India among the world’s leading defence manufacturers.
Analysts note that the push could accelerate ongoing projects in aircraft, naval vessels and missile systems, provided that the required financial and regulatory support materialises.
Singh highlighted that the target is to achieve a “significant jump” in output by 2029, aligning with the broader "Make in India" agenda for strategic industries. He emphasized that policy reforms, increased investment and stronger public‑private partnerships will underpin the effort.
The minister added that higher local production will reduce dependence on imports, enhance operational readiness and create skilled jobs across the supply chain. While specific volume figures were not disclosed, the emphasis was on a measurable uplift that positions India among the world’s leading defence manufacturers.
Analysts note that the push could accelerate ongoing projects in aircraft, naval vessels and missile systems, provided that the required financial and regulatory support materialises.