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DRDO’s new “jam-proof” actuator system promises unstoppable Indian fighter jets, which will be immune to electronic attacks, sharper and deadlier than ever before.

Once seen as the perfect fix, the Rafale deal is now buried under cost concerns and policy hurdles.

This success is closely linked to the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) and ‘Make in India’ schemes that have transformed India from a net importer to a net exporter of smartphones. 

Diwali 2025: Despite government campaigns promoting 'Make in India' and 'Buy Swadeshi', the majority of Diwali lights and accessories sold in Indian markets continue to be imported from China, further widening the trade deficit between the two nations.

India has proposed selling its Akash missile system to Brazil. On 16 October 2025, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin in New Delhi.

The first batch will be deployed at Nal Air Base in Bikaner, Rajasthan, strategically positioned near the Pakistan border.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Operation Sindoor showcased India’s self-reliance, with the Army using made-in-India weapons. Speaking in Pune, he noted defence production rose from ₹46,000 crore to ₹1.5 lakh crore in a decade, stressing the role of skill development in nation-building. Scroll down to read more. 

Speaking at the centenary celebrations of the RSS, Bhagwat addressed the growing global interdependence and emphasised that India must focus on swadeshi, a call that aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s own push for promoting locally-made goods.

This follows the latest revision in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates early this month by the GST Council, which reduced the GST on medical devices to 5 per cent from 12 per cent.  

India’s indigenous Tejas MK1A jets offer cost-effective firepower, boost squadron strength and pave the way for future fighter programs while strengthening self-reliance.

The Defence Ministry aims to fast-track acquisitions, boost Make-in-India projects and overhaul procurement after the military offensive against Pakistan.

Delivering his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, Modi warned that excessive dependence on others could undermine the nation’s sovereignty and resilience.

Speaking at a rally in his Lok Sabha constituency of Varanasi on Saturday, PM Modi underlined the growing uncertainty in the global economy and stressed that India must safeguard its economic priorities as it approaches the milestone of becoming the world’s third-largest economy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that weapons made in India played a major role in reducing terrorist hideouts to rubble. He added that these indigenous weapons are still keeping the masters of terrorism awake at night. 

India may have crushed Pak in Operation Sindoor, but the real threat now wears a red star. Army demands 2.5% of GDP as defence budget, self-reliant tech, and stronger borders.

Once dismissed and laughed at for manufacturing an indigenous artillery gun, Bharat Forge defied the odds to become a key player in India’s defence manufacturing.

Modi blasts Pakistan for honouring terrorists post-Op Sindoor, declares it is not proxy war but a war, and India will respond accordingly.  

Backed by government support and strong local manufacturing by tech giants like Apple and Samsung, smartphone exports rose 55 per cent to $24.14 billion in 2024-25, compared to $15.57 billion in the previous fiscal and $10.96 billion in 2022-23.

Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that for the June quarter, a majority of iPhones sold in the US will be made in India.

The PLI schemes (Rs 1.97 lakh crore outlay) for 14 key sectors are driving manufacturing growth, as telecom equipment manufacturing surpassed Rs 50,000 crore in sales under the PLI scheme, according to latest government data.