Summary of coverage from News On AIR · Original article: 25 February 2026.
News On AIR reports that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described India’s transition from a major defence importer towards a manufacturer and exporter during an address to Indian Foreign Service trainees in New Delhi.
He linked that change to the government’s self-reliance programme and called for diplomats to support the country’s expanding defence industry. The report presents his assessment of industrial progress and the role of international engagement in supporting future exports.
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