Defence Manufacturing - Infographics

Defence exports reached US$ 2.63 billion in FY24, up by 32.5% from last year.

Advantage India

Growing
Demand

*Demand growth is likely to accelerate with rising concerns of national security.

*Till March 2025, a total of 700 industrial licenses were issued to 436 companies operating in the defence sector.

*India’s defence exports have witnessed a remarkable surge, growing from Rs. 686 crore (US$ 81.1 million) in FY14 to Rs. 23,622 crore (US$ 2.8 billion) in FY25, marking a 34% increase.

*Annual defence production reached a record Rs. 1,50,590 crore (US$ 17.57 billion) in FY25, up 18% from Rs. 1,27,000 crore (US$ 14.28 billion) in FY24 and 90% from FY20.

Competitive
Advantage

*In February 2025, India has secured a Rs. 3,800 crore (US$ 440.3 million) deal to export BrahMos missiles to Indonesia, showcasing its advanced defense manufacturing capabilities, including the domestic production of aircraft carriers.

*India plans to deploy 52 satellites by CY30 to boost space-based surveillance for the Army, Navy, and Air Force, enabling enemy tracking, border monitoring, and real-time coordination.

*The Government of India opened the defense industry to private sector participation to drive indigenous manufacturing.

Government
Support

*The Union Budget for FY26 envisaged an outlay of Rs. 6,81,000 crore (US$ 78.7 billion), represents an enhancement of 9.5% over the Budget of FY25.

* SRIJAN portal launched to promote indigenisation. More than 34,000 items are available for public view and 10,000 items have been indigenized till January 2024.

Opportunities

* Government has established two Defence Industrial Corridors in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

* As of February 2025, 549 problem statements have been opened, involving 619 startups and MSMEs, with 430 iDEX contracts signed.

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Last updated: Oct, 2025

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The Indian defence manufacturing industry is a significant sector for the economy. The industry is likely to accelerate with rising concerns of national security