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29 June 2026

India's self-reliance in defence manufacturing

The topic covers major national policy initiatives like the C-295 programme and indigenous defence production, which are direct, high-priority themes for GS3 questions on indigenization and industrial policy.

1 min read Day 1 of 6 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • India is advancing self-reliance in defence manufacturing across aviation, naval, and missile sectors.
  • C-295 transport aircraft programme: 56 aircraft procurement deal worth ₹21,935 crore; 40 units to be manufactured in India by Tata Advanced Systems Limited in partnership with Airbus at Vadodara, Gujarat.
  • The C-295 programme aims to boost MSMEs and the domestic aerospace industry.
  • Successful flight-test of the indigenous Long-Range Land-Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) by DRDO; all major subsystems developed indigenously.
  • Recent naval inductions include INS Dunagiri, INS Shanshak, and INS Agrya, which are entirely designed and built in India.
  • Government emphasis on indigenous production is linked to national security and economic growth.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 6 in India's defence self-reliance and procurement reforms, which has been running since 29 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of indigenous defence manufacturing in achieving strategic autonomy for India. How does the involvement of the private sector and MSMEs in aerospace projects contribute to the broader goal of 'Make in India'? 150 words
    Attempt this — 150 words in 8 min
    0 / 150 words 8:00
  2. The indigenization of defence platforms is critical for India's national security and economic resilience. Analyze the challenges and opportunities in transitioning from a technology-importing nation to a global defence manufacturing hub, with reference to recent developments in the aerospace and naval sectors. 250 words
    Attempt this — 250 words in 11 min
    0 / 250 words 11:00

Prelims

  1. The C-295 transport aircraft manufacturing project in India involves a partnership between which of the following entities?

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