60% of India's arms and ammunition now indigenous under Modi government, relying on imports only for immediate military needs.
India's defence capabilities have grown substantially in the last 10 years under the Modi government, with now 60% of India's total arms and ammunition being indigenous. The country is now dependent on arms import only for immediate military needs, according to NITI Aayog member VK Saraswat, who also highlighted the role of major corporate groups like Adani Group, Tata Group, and L&T in bolstering India's self-reliance in defence production.
May 15, 2024
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