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India's Defence Manufacturing Doubles in Five Years, Hits Record ₹1.78 Lakh Crore
Times of India·Wednesday, 17 June 2026
India's defence production has more than doubled in five years, reaching a record ₹1.78 lakh crore. This marks a major milestone in the country's push to build its own weapons and military equipment rather than importing them.
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