In a significant step towards strengthening India’s self-reliance in defence production, the Ministry of Defence has opened the development and manufacturing of missiles, artillery shells, ammunition, and ordnance to the private sector. The move aims to ensure that India maintains adequate firepower during prolonged conflicts, aligning with the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

According to sources, an amendment has been made to the Revenue Procurement Manual (RPM), removing the earlier requirement for private companies to obtain a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from state-run Munitions India Limited (MIL) before setting up ammunition production units.

This policy shift comes amid lessons learned from Operation Sindoor, which underscored the growing importance of stand-off weapons and long-

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