India’s Defense Exports Hit ₹25,000 Cr Milestone: Rajnath Singh’s Vision for Global Hub by 2029
India’s defense exports soared to ₹25,000 Cr in FY25, a tenfold leap from ₹2,000 Cr a decade ago, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced on October 17, 2025. Speaking at HAL’s Nashik facility, he set a bold 2029 target: a global defense manufacturing hub fueled by Atmanirbhar Bharat. From Tejas jets to BrahMos missiles, India’s private and public sectors are rewriting the script on self-reliance.
Key drivers include HAL’s Tejas Mk1A line (24 jets/year) and BrahMos exports to nations like the Philippines. Private players like Tata and Mahindra, bolstered by no-NOC reforms, are scaling ammo and drone production. The recent Embraer-Mahindra SCA for C-390 airlifters marks a leap into global supply chains, complementing deals like Airbus-Mazagon’s submarine AIP. For more on this transformative policy, see how Atmanirbhar Bharat is redefining India’s defense landscape. Discover the no-NOC reforms fueling this surge.
Challenges loom: tech transfer lags and MSME funding gaps could slow the ₹35,000 Cr target for 2025-26. Still, with 50%+ capital spend on domestic buys this year, India’s on track to rival global giants. Share your thoughts can India hit $50B exports by 2030?
