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A big leap towards #AatmanirbharDefence India achieves a landmark ₹38,424 crore in Defence Exports in FY 2025–26 — an all-time high, marking a robust 62.66% growth over the previous year. This remarkable rise of ₹14,802 crore reflects the growing global trust in India’s indigenous capabilities and advanced manufacturing strength. With #DPSUs contributing 54.84% and #PrivateIndustry 45.16%, this milestone showcases the power of a collaborative and self-reliant defence ecosystem. Make in India. Make for the World #DefenceExports #MakeInIndia AatmanirbharBharat IndianDefence

A significant move towards #AatmanirbharDefence Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Nara Chandra Babu Naidu laid the foundation stones and presided over the grounding ceremony for a range of key aerospace and defence projects at Puttaparthi in Sri Satya Sai District of #AndhraPradesh on May 15, 2026. 🔹The foundation stones were laid for the Core Integration & Flight Testing Centre of Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) at Puttaparthi to fast-track the development of Fifth-Generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (#AMCA). 🔹Foundation stone is also laid for the Naval Systems Manufacturing Facility, a Rs 480 crore project of Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), will focus on autonomous underwater vehicles, underwater counter-measure systems, and next-generation torpedoes. 🔹The grounding ceremony was carried out for the Ammunition, Propellent & Electric Fuses facilities of Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd of Rs 1430 cr and HFCL Ltd. of Rs 1000 cr at Madakasira in Sri Satya Sai District. 🔹In addition, six drone projects worth Rs 400 cr were grounded in the Drone City at Kurnool. 🔹7 companies have also exchanged MoUs with proposed investment of worth Rs 4460 cr.with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to establish defence units in the state. #AatmanirbharBharat #DefenceIndia MakeInIndia DefenceManufacturing DroneTechnology Aerospace BDL ADA

“ A nation’s strength will increasingly depend on how quickly its defence forces, laboratories, and industries think & act as one,” said Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh through a video message during Kalam & Kavach 3.0, a defence strategic dialogue organised at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on May 14, 2026. Delivering the inaugural address, Hon’ble Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth highlighted the importance of innovation-led growth, indigenous capability development, and stronger industry participation in shaping India’s future defence preparedness. Kalam & Kavach 3.0, themed “Taking JAI Forward With I²”, featured wide-ranging deliberations on India’s evolving defence and national security landscape. 🔹 The event comprised high-level sessions, keynote addresses, and panel discussions on critical domains including AI-enabled warfare, autonomous systems, hypersonic technologies, quantum-enabled C4ISR, aerospace advancements, defence manufacturing scale-up, and strategic partnerships. 🔹 The conclave also showcased exhibitions by Indian private industry, MSMEs, and startups, highlighting India’s growing defence innovation ecosystem. #KalamAndKavach3 #ArtificialIntelligence #AatmanirbharBharat #DefenceInnovation #AatmanirbharDefence

A major boost to India’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities towards #AatmanirbharDefence 🇮🇳 Andhra Pradesh is set to emerge as a key hub of India’s defence and aerospace growth with the foundation stone laying and grounding of major strategic projects by Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh 🔹 Foundation stone to be laid for the ADA Aircraft Integration & Flight Testing Centre — Puttaparthi 🔹 Foundation stone to be laid for a new BDL Naval Systems Manufacturing Facility — T. Sirasapalli, Anakapalli District 🔹 Grounding ceremonies for the Defence Energetics Facility & Ammunition Hub, Madakasira, Sri Sathya Sai District 🔹 Array of projects for Drone City, Kurnool The occasion will also witness the exchange of Defence MoUs with the Government of Andhra Pradesh, further strengthening collaboration in defence manufacturing, aerospace innovation, and next-generation drone technologies. #AatmanirbharBharat #DefenceIndia #MakeInIndia #DefenceManufacturing DroneTechnology Aerospace BDL ADA

*Caption* Silent Signals. Decisive Superiority. India’s Ground-Based Mobile #ELINT Systems strengthen battlefield awareness with advanced indigenous electronic intelligence capabilities — enabling real-time detection, interception, analysis, and tracking of radar emitters across the spectrum. Developed by #DRDO and manufactured by Bharat Electronics Limited (#BEL) with 72% indigenous content, the system enhances strategic readiness, operational mobility, and network-centric defence preparedness for modern warfare. #AatmanirbharBharat #AatmanirbharDefence DefenceProducts D DDP

Strengthening India–UK Defence Cooperation 🤝 🇮🇳🇬🇧 The India–UK Defence Equipment Sub-Group (#DESG) and Industry Oversight Working Group (#IOWG) meetings were held in London on 7–8 May 2026, reinforcing bilateral defence collaboration and strategic partnership between the two nations. The DESG meeting was co-chaired by Dr. Garima Bhagat, Joint Secretary (Land Systems), Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, India, and Mr. Shimon Fhima, Director of Strategic Programmes, UK Ministry of Defence. The IOWG meeting was co-chaired by Air Vice Marshal Ashish Srivastava, ACAS (Projects), #IndianAirForce, and Mr. Stuart Cole, Deputy Director, UK Security & Defence Exports, UK MoD. 🇮🇳🇬🇧 #IndiaUK #DefenceCooperation IndiaUKPartnership DefenceIndustry StrategicPartnership AatmanirbharBharat

“India’s military might is forged in the factories of our defence industries,” said Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth as he credited the success of #OperationSindoor to the unmatched courage and determination of the defence forces, further bolstered by the effectiveness of indigenously-developed state-of-the-art weapons & systems. Addressing the #NorthTechSymposium in Prayagraj, #UttarPradesh on May 05, 2026, he described #MSMEs as the backbone of the Indian economy and start-ups as the brand ambassadors of the country. “Our start-ups and MSMEs are the driving force for future growth and will play a pivotal role in realising Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. They are the Vishwakarmas of our age,” he said. #AatmanirbharDefence IndianDefence

One year of Operation Sindoor—where vigilance meets integrated air dominance. The Integrated Air Command and Control System (#IACCS), developed by #BEL, proved to be a force multiplier in safeguarding India’s skies. Enabling real-time detection and neutralisation of aerial threats, IACCS seamlessly integrated a multi-layered #AirDefence network—delivering swift, coordinated responses when it mattered most. #OperationSindoor #1YearOfSindoor AirDefence AatmanirbharDefence AtmanirbharBharat MakeInIndia

Powering India’s Defence, Expanding Global Reach🚀 #BrahMos Aerospace has crossed ₹5200 crore in revenue this year. The new Lucknow unit delivered its first batch within a year of operations, while export orders worth ₹4000 crore highlight strong global demand. A strong step towards strengthening India’s defence manufacturing and its growing global presence. #AatmanirbharDefence #AatmanirbharBharat #DDP #Aerospace Lucknow

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has underscored the criticality of sustained focus on research and cultivating the element of surprise to stay future-ready in the present era of intense technological revolution. He was addressing defence personnel, industry captains, innovators, #startups and #academia representatives during the inaugural session of the three-day North Tech Symposium, organised by the #IndianArmy’s Northern & Central Commands and Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers, in #Prayagraj, #UttarPradesh on May 04, 2026.

Strengthening India’s Aerospace & Defence Manufacturing Capabilities 🇮🇳 Shri Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary (Defence Production), inaugurated MIDHANI’s state-of-the-art Aerospace Fasteners Facility at Hyderabad in the presence of Dr. S.V.S. Narayana Murty, CMD, MIDHANI, along with senior officials. 🔹 The advanced facility is equipped with cutting-edge technologies for manufacturing high-precision aerospace-grade fasteners, including Special Steel, Titanium, and Superalloy Fasteners. 🔹 With 100% in-house manufacturing capabilities and stringent quality assurance systems, MIDHANI continues to strengthen India’s indigenous aerospace and defence ecosystem. 🔹 The Aerospace Fasteners Facility marks another significant step towards enhancing self-reliance and advancing the vision of #AatmanirbharBharat in defence production. #MIDHANI #DefenceProduction #Aerospace #MakeInIndia DefenceManufacturing

Driving India’s defence manufacturing towards greater self-reliance 🇮🇳 Shri Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary (Defence Production), visited BDL and reviewed the Company’s advanced manufacturing facilities, along with the progress of ongoing and upcoming defence projects. He also interacted with Engineers, workers and held insightful discussion with management on key initiatives: ✅ Capital Projects & Expansion ✅ Indigenisation & Modernisation ✅ R&D and Supply Chain The visit reaffirmed the collective commitment towards strengthening indigenous capabilities and accelerating the vision of #AatmanirbharBharat in defence production. #BDL #DefenceProduction #AatmanirbharBharat #MakeInIndia