Build surge capacity, become global giants: Rajnath to defence PSUs

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted global conflicts' impact on supply chains and production needs. He urged state-owned defence firms to become global leaders and focus on exports. Expanding defence production is now a national security imperative, not just economic. The minister reviewed annual performance and stressed timely equipment delivery. India's defence production reached nearly ₹1.8 lakh crore in 2025-26.