India has transformed into “trusted global exporter” from the large defence importer due to the bold and visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday as the NDA government completed eleven years.
Putting out official data, Singh posted on X that India’s defence exports rose to ₹23,622 crore in 2024-25 from ₹1,940 crore in 2014-15. This was possible, according to the senior Minister, due to the government’s thrust on ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’ initiatives.
“In the last 11 years, under the bold and visionary leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi, India’s defence sector has transformed remarkably from a largely import-driven model to becoming a trusted global exporter,” the Minister wrote.
On the country’s growing self-reliant capabilities, he also highlighted India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, maiden home grown multi-role combat helicopter LCH Prachand and the missile capabilities.
During Operation Sindoor, the armed forces demonstrated successful utilisation of indigenous weapon systems including air defence system dominated by Akash missile systems, and BrahMos missiles that demolished with accuracy terrorist camps and military installations in the offensive against Pakistan.
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“Powered by #AatmanirbharBharat and #MakeInIndia, this journey has led to record-high defence exports to 100+ countries, indigenous milestones like LCH Prachand, Tejas fighter jets, BrahMos missile production and the rise of defence corridors attracting massive investments,” he said.
As “we celebrate #11YearsOfRakshaShakti, we honour India’s stride towards strength, self-reliance and strategic global leadership”, Singh posted.
Singh in another post on X tagged a video titled ‘Self-reliant defence: Strengthening Tomorrow’s Bharat’, that showed India’s counter-terrorism stance, including Operation Sindoor, various military exercises, patrolling by troops, drop in insurgency cases in the northeast, and ‘Nari Shakti’ in the armed forces.
“In the #11YearsOfRakshaShakti, India’s defence sector has undergone a historic transformation under PM @narendramodi’s inspiring leadership which has resulted into stronger borders, modern armed forces, indigenous weapons, record defence exports and global trust. A proud stride towards self-reliance,” Singh said.