India scaling new heights in defence production: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi used “Mann Ki Baat” to cite recent defence-induction and missile test updates, plus India’s growing defence exports and cooperation with friendly countries.
- Induction of INS Mahendragiri into the Indian Navy is used as an example of defence capability building with higher domestic content.
- DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) is India’s defence R&D agency; Pinaka and Kusha are examples cited for successful tests of indigenously developed missile/rocket systems.
- Defence indigenisation is presented as a way to raise confidence in India’s defence equipment, which can support defence exports.
- BrahMos and Astra missile-related agreements mentioned during the Prime Minister’s Indonesia visit are used to show defence technology partnerships with friendly nations.
What happened (Prime Minister’s “Mann Ki Baat” remarks on defence)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his monthly radio address “Mann Ki Baat”, said India is continuously increasing defence production capabilities and defence exports. Modi also linked defence progress to stronger political cooperation with friendly nations, framing the changes as part of India’s indigenisation push.
Modi highlighted indigenous manufacturing and technology progress and cited the induction of the INS Mahendragiri into the Indian Navy. The Prime Minister stated that over 75% of the materials used are indigenous. He also referenced successful DRDO tests of the Pinaka long-range guided rocket and the Kusha missile.
UPSC may link speeches to the policy track on indigenisation, DRDO testing outcomes, and defence export partnerships—while asking candidates to separate “stated claims” from verifiable programme details.
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