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India's commitment to indigenous defence manufacturing is accelerating, underscored by record production figures exceeding Rs 1.54 lakh crore in FY 2025-26 and surging exports. Recent milestones include the launch of next-generation offshore patrol vessels by Garden Reach Shipbuilders, the delivery of the sixth Project 17A frigate Mahendragiri with 75% indigenous content, and the commissioning of new Coast Guard vessels incorporating significant domestic components. These developments, alongside new facilities like the NIBE Group’s Shirdi complex, demonstrate a concerted effort to bolster national security and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers, positioning India as a growing force in the global defence market.
GRSE Launches Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers launched Yard 3039 Sanghmitra, a Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel, on May 20, 2026.
Construction of 11 NGOPVs is underway concurrently at GRSE Kolkata and G
India Defence Production Hits Rs 1.54 Lakh Crore Record
Defence production reached an all-time high of Rs 1.54 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, with exports surging to Rs 38,424 crore from Rs 686 crore a decade ago.
Government set targets of Rs 3 lakh crore defen
Indian Coast Guard Lays Girders for 3 Indigenous ACVs
Indian Coast Guard conducted girder laying ceremony for three indigenous Air Cushion Vehicles at Chowgule Shipyard, Goa.
ACVs are being manufactured with 50% indigenous material under Aatmanirbhar Bha
Indian Coast Guard Commissions New ICGS Achal Vessel
Indian Coast Guard commissioned ICGS Achal, a new-generation Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel, at Goa Shipyard on May 09, 2026.
The vessel features over 50% indigenous components, aligning with India's
Ministry of Defence Showcases Indigenous Weapons at North Tech Symposium
Raksha Rajya Mantri credits indigenous weapons for Operation Sindoor's success, highlighting defense self-reliance.
Government initiatives and Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor are strengtheni
Mazagon Dock Delivers Sixth Project 17A Frigate Mahendragiri
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders delivered the sixth Project 17A stealth frigate 'Mahendragiri' to the Indian Navy on April 30, 2026.
The vessel features 75% indigenous content and involved over 200 MSMEs, g
NIBE Group Inaugurates Shirdi Defence Manufacturing Complex
Global Defence Industries Ltd intimated BSE about NIBE Group's inauguration of a major defence manufacturing complex in Shirdi, Maharashtra.
The complex includes facilities for 5 lakh annual ammunitio