Discuss the role of private sector participation in India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem. Explain how it can strengthen technological capability and supply chain resilience.

Topic: Indigenization of technology and developing new technology Q6. Discuss the role of private sector participation in India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem. Explain how it can strengthen technological capability and supply chain resilience. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Growing importance of private sector participation in India’s defence manufacturing and indigenisation efforts, …

Project Vault

Source:  BS Subject:  International Relations Context: The United States has launched Project Vault, a $12 billion critical minerals stockpiling initiative, announced by Donald Trump to protect American industries from global supply disruptions. About Project Vault: What is Project Vault? Project Vault is a public–private stockpiling programme designed to purchase, store, and manage critical minerals and …

Govt. Seeks to Boost Defence Exports

Context: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that the Government aims to expand India’s domestic defence manufacturing ecosystem to ₹3 lakh crore and boost defence exports to ₹50,000 crore by 2029. About Govt. Seeks to Boost Defence Exports: What it is? It refers to India’s strategic roadmap to enhance domestic defence production capacity and increase global …

The New Arc of India–Australia Collaboration

Syllabus: International Relations Source:  TH Context: India and Australia have elevated their defence engagement through the inaugural India–Australia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue (2025) in Canberra, signing multiple agreements on maritime security, air refuelling, and submarine rescue cooperation. About The New Arc of India–Australia Collaboration: Background and Evolution: Strategic Convergence: India and Australia aligned over shared democratic …

Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025

Source:  News on Air Context: Ministry of Defence approved Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025, replacing the 2009 manual to accelerate revenue procurement and promote Aatmanirbharta. About Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025: What it is? A policy document guiding all revenue procurement of goods/services for Armed Forces & MoD organisations, worth ~₹1 lakh crore annually. Updated …