Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that the effective use of Made-in-India equipment during Operation Sindoor has significantly bolstered India’s reputation both regionally and internationally, underscoring the growing strength of the country’s indigenous defence capabilities. He was addressing the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) Annual Session 2025, held in New Delhi on the theme ‘Defence Self-Reliance: Strengthening National Security through Indigenous Industry’.

Highlighting the operational success of indigenous systems such as the Akash missile, BrahMos, and AkashTeer Air Defence Control System, Singh praised the synergy between the Armed Forces and India’s defence industry. “The credit for the success of Operation Sindoor goes not only to our brave soldiers

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