Defence exports surged to a record Rs 38,424 crore from Rs 686 crore a decade ago, as announced at the Kalam & Kavach 3.0 strategic dialogue.
Annual defence production reached an all-time high of Rs 1.54 lakh crore for FY 2025-26, with a target of Rs 3 lakh crore by 2029-30.
Raksha Mantri emphasized self-reliance and jointness as strategic necessities for national security and future warfare preparedness.