Opinion | How Defence Industry & ‘Atmanirbhar’ Push Can Get India Closer To $5 Trillion Economy Goal

The new government under Narendra Modi is anticipated to continue with its defence acquisition policy, which will significantly bolster India’s burgeoning domestic defence  industry. 

Representational image of the DRDO-developed Pinaka rocket system. Given the looming threat of war in the northern sector, it is imperative that the armed forces are equipped with cutting-edge weapons systems to effectively address any challenges that may arise.

Source : PTI

During his third term as Prime Minister, Narendra Modi is expected to continue with his policy of self-reliance or ‘atmanirbharta’ in defence. Given the current geopolitical landscape, it is imperative for India to possess self-sufficiency in critical weapon systems. To achieve this, a comprehensive approach must be adopted to domestically produce all specialised technology defence systems. By attaining self-reliance in defence,  India will fortify its strategic autonomy. As we