Extracted Data Points

  • Defence exports reached record high of Rs 38,424 crore in 2026, up from Rs 686 crore a decade ago
  • Annual defence production achieved all-time high of Rs 1.54 lakh crore in Financial Year 2025-26
  • Government set target of Rs 50,000 crore defence exports by 2029-30
  • Government set target of Rs 3 lakh crore defence production by 2029-30
  • Operation Sindoor cited as defining example of New India's capabilities involving indigenous systems
  • Operation Sindoor demonstrated speed of response, technological integration, and seamless jointness among Defence Forces
  • Kalam & Kavach 3.0 defence strategic dialogue held at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on May 14, 2026
  • Event themed 'Taking JAI Forward With I²' (Jointness, Aatmanirbharta & Innovation)
  • Conclave focused on advancing Aatmanirbharta through innovation, industrial partnerships, capability development, and future-ready defence technologies
  • Discussions covered 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
  • Featured exhibition from Indian private industry, MSMEs, and startups showcasing defence innovation