India to become major defence exporter in 25–30 years, says Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India is on track to become a major global arms exporter within 25–30 years. In Shirdi, he highlighted growing private sector participation in defence manufacturing and said India aims to become a hub for advanced weapon production

Shirdi (Maharashtra): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said no power can stop India, once considered an importer of weapons, from being the biggest exporter in 25-30 years.

After inaugurating an ammunition manufacturing unit at Shirdi, Singh said the target is to take the private sector role in defence production to 50 per cent. “The private sector is not just a supplier of nuts and bolts in defence, but also a producer of state-of-the-art weapons systems,” he added.

Singh said that when the government’s vision and the private sector’s innovation align, then the country reaches new heights. “All have to work together to make India the hub of munitions and automation,” he added.