Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

The Atma Nirbhar Bharat initiative has had a profound impact on India's defence sector, leading to substantial growth and reforms. Defence production has seen a remarkable 174% increase from ₹46 thousand crore in 2014-15 to over ₹1.27 lakh crore in FY 2023-24. Additionally, defence exports have skyrocketed from ₹686 crore in 2013-14 to over ₹21 thousand crore in 2023-24. The development of key platforms such as the Dhanush Gun System, ATAGS, Tank Arjun, Tejas, and submarines further underscores the sector's transformation. This growth demonstrates the initiative's success in boosting India's self-reliance in defence.