India saw record defence production of around $18.6 billion, with defence exports jumping by 63% to $4.6 billion in fiscal year 2025-26. Exports grew as India shifted from basic protective gear and ammunition to high-tech systems like BrahMos and Akash missiles, aero-structures, radars, and naval platforms. Agile private companies and start-ups contributed nearly half ofContinue reading “India’s defense export story is becoming harder to ignore”
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The Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers – One-Stop Place for the Defence Industry in India
The Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) is the not-for-profit apex body representing the domestic aerospace and defence manufacturing industry in India. Founded in 2017, it is headquartered in New Delhi, India. It acts as an advocate, catalyst, and facilitator for capability-building and growth in the defence sector, working closely with the Indian government. MembershipContinue reading “The Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers – One-Stop Place for the Defence Industry in India”
India’s Defence Budget – Priority Atmanirbharta – A Comprehensive Look
The Finance Minister of India presented the Union Budget 2026-27 on 01 Feb 2026. The total annual national budget stood at Rs 53,47,314 crore, marking a steady increase from the Rs 50,65,345 crore projected in the previous year. She allocated a historic Rs 7.85 lakh crore to the Ministry of Defence (MoD), up 15.19 percentContinue reading “India’s Defence Budget – Priority Atmanirbharta – A Comprehensive Look”