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Self-reliance in defence key to strategic autonomy: Defence Secretary

Chandigarh, Jan 12 (UNI) Emphasising that self-reliance in defence is both a national necessity and a strategic imperative, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on January 10 said India stands at a crucial juncture in its defence and industrial evolution. Addressing the Defence Skilling Conclave on Defence, Aerospace and Strategic Sector Skill Development here, he underlined that long-term strategic autonomy can only be achieved through sustained indigenisation of manufacturing, skills and technology.
The Defence Secretary said that over the past decade, India’s defence ecosystem has undergone a significant transformation under the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The sector, he noted, has shifted away from a heavy reliance on imports to a diversified and dynamic framework that involves Defence Public Sector Undertakings, private industry, MSMEs, and a growing start-up base.
Highlighting policy reforms and initiatives aimed at improving the Ease of Doing Business, Singh said these measures have encouraged domestic design and manufacturing across a wide range of platforms. Indigenous production now spans unmanned aerial vehicles, sensors and advanced subsystems, as well as complex platforms such as artillery guns, armoured vehicles and missile systems. He added that the issuance of hundreds of industrial licences has deepened private sector participation, while defence exports have seen a sharp rise, reflecting India’s expanding footprint in global markets.
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