India's Defence Sector

Defence Investment Strengthening Military Capabilities

  • 3.1-Fold Growth in Defence Budget: The defence budget rose from Rs.2.53 lakh crore in 2013-14 to Rs.7.85 lakh crore in 2026-27.
  • 2.3-Fold Growth in Capital Expenditure: Capital expenditure also increased from Rs.94,587.95 crore in 2014-15 to Rs.2.19 lakh crore in 2026-27, enabling sustained modernisation.

Investment Driving Indigenous Defence Production

  • Defence production reached a record Rs.1.78 lakh crore in 2025-26.
  • 76% production from public-sector entities and 24% from the private sector.

Domestic Industrial Base Expanding Exports

  • 56-Fold Growth in Defence Exports: Exports rose from Rs.686 crore in FY2013-14 to Rs.38,424 crore in FY2025-26.
  • Exports is reaching 80+ countries ....
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