{"id":1296464,"date":"2025-06-17T09:29:17","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T03:59:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1296464"},"modified":"2025-06-17T09:29:51","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T03:59:51","slug":"exports-surge-34x-under-pm-modi-defence-production-rise-174","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/exports-surge-34x-under-pm-modi-defence-production-rise-174\/","title":{"rendered":"Exports Surge 34X Under PM Modi, Defence Production Rise 174%"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>India\u2019s defence production has witnessed an unprecedented rise of <strong>174% since 2014<\/strong>, reaching \u20b91.27 lakh crore in 2023\u201324. This boom is driven by a strong push for indigenous design, development, and manufacturing under the <strong>Atmanirbhar Bharat<\/strong> campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-17-at-9.28.36\u202fAM-1024x567.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1296486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-17-at-9.28.36\u202fAM-1024x567.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-17-at-9.28.36\u202fAM-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-17-at-9.28.36\u202fAM-768x425.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-17-at-9.28.36\u202fAM-1536x850.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-17-at-9.28.36\u202fAM.png 1988w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Exports Skyrocket<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India now exports defence equipment to over <strong>85 countries<\/strong>, including the US and France. Defence exports have grown <strong>34 times<\/strong> over the past decade, touching \u20b923,622 crore in 2024\u201325. The target? \u20b950,000 crore by 2029.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Indigenous Systems Take the Lead<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From <strong>BrahMos missiles<\/strong> to <strong>Akash SAMs<\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/india\/story\/modi-government-key-achievements-india-defence-sectors-operation-sindoor-2740810-2025-06-14\">Light Combat Helicopter Prachand<\/a><\/strong>, India\u2019s focus on homegrown military tech is bearing fruit. These systems were even deployed in missions like <strong>Operation Sindoor<\/strong>, showcasing India\u2019s readiness and capability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Strategic Corridors and Reforms<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Two <strong>defence industrial corridors<\/strong> in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have attracted \u20b98,658 crore in investments and 253 MoUs, enhancing India\u2019s production ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key policy changes like an updated <strong>Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP)<\/strong> and the appointment of the <strong>Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)<\/strong> have streamlined acquisitions and improved tri-service coordination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India is also working on <strong>theatre commands<\/strong> to unify its military operations for faster, more efficient responses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Women in Uniform: Big Strides<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The number of women officers has tripled to <strong>11,000+<\/strong>, with <strong>507 granted permanent commission<\/strong>, allowing for long-term careers and leadership roles in the forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bold Moves on Internal Security<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India showcased its counter-terror capabilities with the <strong>2016 surgical strikes<\/strong> post the Uri attack. The latest\u2014<strong>Operation Sindoor<\/strong>\u2014was launched to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack and targeted camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, signalling India&#8217;s no-nonsense stance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Lies Ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India plans to double down on <strong>R&amp;D investment<\/strong> to reach full self-reliance. With a \u20b950,000 crore export target and growing partnerships, the country is eyeing a prominent place in the global defence manufacturing league.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From bold military operations to policy-driven manufacturing growth, the Modi government&#8217;s defence strategy is reshaping India\u2019s position on the global stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/photos\/politics\/in-pictures-pm-narendra-modi-inaugurates-defence-expo-2020-in-lucknow-5228991.htm\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India\u2019s defence production has witnessed an unprecedented rise of 174% since 2014, reaching \u20b91.27 lakh crore in 2023\u201324. This boom is driven by a strong push for indigenous design, development, and manufacturing under the Atmanirbhar Bharat campaign. Exports Skyrocket India now exports defence equipment to over 85 countries, including the US and France. 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