Defence production at Rs 1.78 lakh crore: Rajnath Singh sets out India’s next priorities

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the importance of indigenous weapons development during the Delhi Defence Dialogue. He stated that self-reliance in defense means reducing external dependencies while improving technological capabilities. The government aims to increase defense production and exports significantly by 2029 through enhanced private participation and collaboration. Additionally, he highlighted the need for armed forces involvement in research and development to drive innovation.