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India Procured Military Hardware Worth Rs 1.20 Lakh Cr From Domestic Sources In 2024-25: Rajnath
Rajnath Singh called upon states and Union territories to become active partners in building a robust, globally competitive defence manufacturing ecosystem.
New Delhi: India procured military hardware and weapons worth Rs 1,20,000 crore from domestic sources by end of 2024-25 as it is increasingly focusing on boosting self-reliance to confront national security challenges, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday.
In an address at an event, Singh said self-reliance in defence is not just a matter of production or economy but it is the "first and foremost" priority as it is linked to India's strategic autonomy as well as sovereignty. "Defence and security