Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

The government has announced the establishment of two new Defence Industrial Corridors in Maharashtra and Assam, aimed at strengthening India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative in the defence sector. These corridors will enhance indigenous manufacturing, reduce import dependency, and create significant employment opportunities in advanced defence production. Building on the success of the existing corridors in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, the new ones are expected to foster collaboration between public sector units, private firms, startups, and academia. Maharashtra’s clusters will leverage its strong industrial base, while Assam’s corridor will promote regional growth and integration into national defence manufacturing.