'Guided By Vision Of Self-Reliance': PM Modi Hails India's Record Defence Output

Published 17 June 2026 · finance

'Guided By Vision Of Self-Reliance': PM Modi Hails India's Record Defence Output Published By, Last Updated: June 17, 2026, 12:47 IST India’s annual defence production

'Guided By Vision Of Self-Reliance': PM Modi Hails India's Record Defence Output Published By, Last Updated: June 17, 2026, 12:47 IST India’s annual defence production surged to an all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in the Financial Year (FY) 2025-26 Prime Minister Narendra Modi aboard INS Vikrant | File photo credit: ANI Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed India’s indigenous production capabilities and noted that the country has undergone a significant transformation over the past 12 years. The remarks came shortly after Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that India’s annual defence production surged to an all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in the Financial Year (FY) 2025-26. In a post on ‘X’, PM Modi wrote: “India’s defence capabilities have witnessed significant transformation over the last decade, guided by the vision of self-reliance and powered by innovation, technology and indigenous manufacturing." India’s defence capabilities have witnessed significant transformation over the last decade, guided by the vision of self-reliance and powered by innovation, technology and indigenous manufacturing.This thread gives a glimpse of the strides India has made in the defence sector… Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 17, 2026 In a separate post, PM Modi re-shared a thread by MyGovIndia that shed light how India’s defence capabilities bolstered across land, sea, and air, with the country’s indigenous technologies.

“This thread explains how India has strengthened its defence capabilities across air, land and sea, advanced indigenous technologies and built a stronger foundation for self-reliance and national security", the Prime Minister wrote. This thread explains how India has strengthened its defence capabilities across air, land and sea, advanced indigenous technologies and built a stronger foundation for self-reliance and national security.#12YearsOfSurakshitBharat Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 17, 2026 From Tejas To INS Vikrant: A Look At India’s Defence Journey The post shared by MyGovIndia on ‘X reflected India’s defence journey over the past 12 years, specifically highlighting the indigenous technology that has significantly boosted its military arsenal. Tejas Aircraft: One of the heroes of ‘Operation Sindoor’, it was developed by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). “With the induction of Tejas Mk-1A and the development of Mk-2, India is strengthening a robust indigenous combat aviation ecosystem", the post read. Akash missile system: Developed by the DRDO, the next-generation Akash “enhances performance with faster reaction times, improved target tracking, and stronger interception capability." Agni-V: Developed by the DRDO, Agni-V is an advanced, nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). This achievement places “India among a select group of nations with this advanced capability, strengthening India’s strategic deterrence." INS Vikrant: India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant “serves as a floating airbase and a symbol of technological achievement." The future belongs to nations that invest early in capability, technology, and resilience.India’s defence journey over the last 12 years offers a compelling example of this principle in action.