Defence exports reached a record high of ₹38,424 crore, up from ₹686 crore a decade ago
Annual defence production achieved an all-time high of ₹1.54 lakh crore in Financial Year 2025-26
Government set target of achieving ₹50,000 crore of defence exports by 2029-30
Government set target of achieving ₹3 lakh crore of defence production by 2029-30
The Kalam & Kavach 3.0 defence strategic dialogue was organized at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on May 14, 2026
Event theme was 'Taking JAI Forward With I²' (Jointness, Aatmanirbharta & Innovation)
Operation Sindoor was highlighted as a defining example of New India's capabilities demonstrating indigenous systems, speed of response, and technological integration
Event featured discussions on AI-enabled warfare, autonomous systems, hypersonic technologies, quantum-enabled C4ISR, defence manufacturing scale-up, aerospace advancements, and strategic partnerships
Participants included Ministry of Defence officials, HQ Integrated Defence Staff, National Security Advisory Board members, Armed Forces officers, Defence Attachés, scientists, industry leaders, startups, academia, and international partners
