India’s Defence Exports Explode: ₹40,000 Crore Milestone Signals a New Manufacturing Era | News18

India is witnessing a major transformation in its defence manufacturing sector, with defence exports rising dramatically from levels of around ₹600–700 crore to approximately ₹40,000 crore, reflecting the country’s growing ambition to become a significant global manufacturing and defence-export hub.The expansion of domestic defence production is part of a broader push to strengthen manufacturing capabilities, reduce dependence on imports and position Indian companies in international markets. n18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_indiaCNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴Watch News18 LIVE 24×7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Last Updated: September 05, 2026, 20:51 IST