From Concept To Reality: PM Modi Champions India’s Defence Manufacturing Growth!

In Vadodara, Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the TATA Aircraft Complex dedicated to manufacturing C-295 aircraft, marking a significant milestone in India's defence manufacturing sector. During his address, PM Modi emphasized the remarkable evolution of India's defence ecosystem, stating that the concrete steps taken a decade ago laid the foundation for this achievement. He reflected on the past, noting how the idea of large-scale defence manufacturing was once unimaginable. Prime Minister Modi highlighted key initiatives that have driven this transformation, including the expansion of private sector participation, enhancing the efficiency of the public sector, and the conversion of Ordinance Factories into seven robust companies. He also pointed out the strengthening of organizations like DRDO and HAL and the establishment of two major defence corridors in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Modi expressed confidence that these strategic decisions have injected new energy into the defence sector, propelling India towards greater self-reliance in military manufacturing.