India to become biggest arms exporter in 25-30 years, private sector to play crucial role: Rajnath
India is projected to become the largest arms exporter in the next 25-30 years, according to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. He emphasized the importance of the private sector in achieving this goal, aiming for a 50% contribution to defense production. Singh stated that collaboration between the government and private sector is essential for making India a hub for munitions and automation.
- ▪Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that India will become the biggest weapons exporter in 25-30 years.
- ▪The government aims to increase the private sector's role in defense production to 50 percent.
- ▪Singh highlighted the need for collaboration between the government and private sector to achieve this vision.
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India to become biggest arms exporter in 25-30 years, private sector to play crucial role: RajnathRajnath said India is set to become the biggest weapons exporter in 25-30 years. The union minister was speaking at an event in Shirdi in Maharashtra.Updated on: May 23, 2026 5:48 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the Centre aimed to raise the role in private sector in defence production to 50 per cent.Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis welcomes Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh as he arrives at Shirdi airport, in Ahilyanagar. (@CMOMaharashtra X)He said India is set to become the biggest weapons exporter in 25-30 years.
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