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Atmanirbhar Bharat Does Not Mean Isolation: Rajnath Singh at Tarang Shakti
- •Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that Atmanirbhar Bharat aims to build domestic defence capabilities rather than isolate India from the world.
- •Speaking at Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026, Singh highlighted that self-reliance in defence is vital for sustaining prolonged military operations during crises.
- •He noted that modern warfare is being transformed by unmanned systems, artificial intelligence, electronic warfare, and long-range precision weapons.
- •Singh presented the SIDM Champion Awards 2026 in New Delhi, recognizing 15 organizations for achievements in indigenous technology and manufacturing.
- •India's defence exports reached a record Rs 38,424 crore in the 2025-26 fiscal year, with a target to hit Rs 50,000 crore by 2029.
Key Questions Answered
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that Atmanirbhar Bharat does not mean isolating India from the world, but rather developing domestic capabilities to design and build critical technologies. Speaking at Jodhpur Air Force Station, he emphasized that self-reliance is essential for sustaining prolonged military operations during crises.
India aims to achieve Rs 50,000 crore in defence exports by 2029, following a record Rs 38,424 crore in the financial year 2025-26. Additionally, Rajnath Singh has called for increasing the private sector's share in total defence production from approximately 24 per cent to 50 per cent.
At the eighth annual session of the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) in New Delhi, Rajnath Singh presented the SIDM Champion Awards 2026 to 15 organizations. These entities were recognized for their achievements in indigenous technology development, product innovation, design, import substitution, manufacturing excellence, and exports.
