Defence Push Gets Bigger: 405 More Military Components Reserved for Indian Industry
What Happened
The Defence Ministry has notified its sixth Positive Indigenisation List, comprising 405 defence items that will be sourced exclusively from Indian suppliers after indigenisation. The list includes critical components for Advanced Light Helicopters, Light Utility Helicopters, Light Combat Aircraft, Su-30MKI fighters, T-72 and T-90 tanks, BMP-II vehicles, missile systems, radars, sonars and communication equipment.
Key Takeaways
The move expands opportunities for Indian defence manufacturers, including MSMEs, while reducing dependence on imports. With an estimated business potential of about ₹3,070 crore, the new list strengthens the government's Atmanirbhar Bharat push and aims to build a more self-reliant defence manufacturing ecosystem.