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India targets increased defence production and exports by 2029

Rajnath Singh Indian Ministry of Defence defence indigenization military modernization Aatmanirbharta

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has outlined India's strategic vision to achieve Rs 3 lakh crore in domestic defence production and Rs 50,000 crore in exports by 2029. Speaking at the Delhi Defence Dialogue and a Consultative Committee meeting in Jaisalmer, Singh emphasized that technological sovereignty and indigenous manufacturing are essential for national security and strategic autonomy.

To support these goals, the government has increased the defence budget for the 2026-27 financial year to a record Rs 7.85 lakh crore, which includes a capital outlay of Rs 2.19 lakh crore. Singh identified three pillars for military modernization: financial resources, indigenous technology, and trained personnel. He noted that the battlefield is expanding into space, cyberspace, and digital domains, requiring new military formations such as Ashni drone platoons, Bhairav battalions, and Shaktibaan regiments.

Additionally, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight test of an indigenous short-range tactical missile system off the Odisha coast on November 3, 2026. This test aims to enhance India's precision-strike capabilities. Meanwhile, reports indicate concerns regarding the Indian Air Force's fighter squadron strength as regional competitors like China and Pakistan advance toward fifth-generation aircraft capabilities.

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DRDO · Delhi Defence Dialogue · Hindustan Aeronautics Limited · India · Indian Air Force · Jaisalmer · Ministry of Defence · Rajnath Singh

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  • [● 5 SOURCES] The three pillars of India's military modernization are financial resources, indigenous technology, and trained personnel. openthemagazine.com · tezzbuzz.com · theindianawaaz.com · www.newindianexpress.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Pakistan is expected to acquire up to 40 Chinese J-35 fighters.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Indian military is implementing new formations including Ashni drone platoons, Bhairav battalions, and Shaktibaan regiments. openthemagazine.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Su-30MKI is currently a backbone of the Indian Air Force.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] India's total defense budget for the 2026-27 financial year is projected to be Rs 7.85 lakh crore. tezzbuzz.com · www.newindianexpress.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Rafale fighters reportedly cost approximately $160 million per aircraft.
  • [● 5 SOURCES] Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a Consultative Committee meeting in Jaisalmer on November 3. openthemagazine.com · tezzbuzz.com · theindianawaaz.com · www.newindianexpress.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] China is expanding its fleet of J-20 and J-35 aircraft.

Sources

India aiming to achieve Rs 3 lakh crore defence production, Rs 50K crore defence exports by 2029: Rajnath – Tezzbuzz [tezzbuzz.com]
India Conducts Trial of Indigenous Short-Range Tactical Missile System Off Odisha Coast [www.indiandefensenews.in]
Rajnath Singh Emphasizes Indigenous Defence Production for Sovereignty [newsable.asianetnews.com]
New Delhi: Delhi Defence Dialogue 2026 #Gallery [www.socialnews.xyz]
Rajnath Singh's Vision: How India is Modernizing Armed Forces for Drone and Missile Warfare [openthemagazine.com]
Modern warfare now extends to space, cyber and digital domains: Rajnath Singh [theindianawaaz.com]
Battlefield now extends to space and cyberspace, says Rajnath Singh [theshillongtimes.com]
India aims for Rs 3 lakh cr defence production, Rs 50,000 cr exports by 2029: Rajnath Singh [www.newindianexpress.com]