A decade ago, India was the world's largest defence importer. Today, it is among the fastest-growing defence exporters — with defence exports crossing ₹21,000 crore in FY 2023-24 and a bold target of ₹50,000 crore by 2029.
This transformation has been driven by a convergence of policy reforms, industrial investment, and global demand for diversified supply chains. Liberalised FDI norms (up to 74% under the automatic route), export-oriented production incentives, and a streamlined defence export licensing regime have unlocked new markets across Africa, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
Indian platforms gaining international traction include the Brahmos supersonic cruise missile (exported to the Philippines), Akash surface-to-air missile, Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter, the LCA Tejas, and a growing range of ammunition, radars, patrol vessels, and soldier systems.
Strategic partnerships with the USA (DTTI), France (Rafale co-production), Israel, and Australia are enabling technology transfer, joint ventures, and export co-development, placing Indian industry firmly in the global tier-1 defence supply chain.
Bharat Defence Tech Show (BDTS) 2026 provides India's most powerful platform for defence exporters — with 30+ foreign delegations, bilateral B2G meetings, and a dedicated export strategy keynote to help Indian industry unlock global markets.
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