ABSTRACT India has transformed its defence sector from one characterized by substantial import dependence to a burgeoning ecosystem of indigenous manufacturing and expanding global exports, driven by policy reforms initiated since 2014 under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat framework. This shift addresses longstanding vulnerabilities in national security procurement, where India historically ranked among the world’s foremost arms … Leggi tutto India’s Defence Self-Reliance Surge: Indigenous Production and Export Growth in 2025