With reference to India's indigenous defence production, consider the following statements: 1. The value of indigenous defence production in India reached Rs 1.78 lakh crore. 2. Technological advancements have been shown to significantly shorten the duration of modern wars. 3. The value of indigenous defence production in 2014-15 was Rs 46,429 crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

At the NDTV Defence Summit, General Dhiraj Seth emphasized that despite technological

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Strategic autonomy and self-reliance in defence production: a key GS3 Internal Security and Atmanirbhar Bharat theme.

Why in news

General Dhiraj Seth highlighted at the NDTV Defence Summit that technological advancements do not necessarily shorten wars and emphasized the necessity of indigenous production for enduring prolonged conflicts.

Background

The value of indigenous defence production in India has increased from Rs 46,429 crore in 2014-15 to Rs 1.78 lakh crore. General Dhiraj Seth noted that land victory remains a crucial component of warfare despite technological shifts.

Facts for Prelims

FactIndigenous defence production value: Rs 1.78 lakh crore (as of 2026)
FactIndigenous defence production value in 2014-15: Rs 46,429 crore

Prelims practice question

With reference to India's indigenous defence production, consider the following statements:

The value of indigenous defence production in India reached Rs 1.78 lakh crore.
Technological advancements have been shown to significantly shorten the duration of modern wars.
The value of indigenous defence production in 2014-15 was Rs 46,429 crore.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)1 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (d) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: General Dhiraj Seth noted that technological advancements do not necessarily shorten wars.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' in the context of India's defence requirements and its role in ensuring strategic autonomy during prolonged conflicts.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Strategic autonomy: Reducing import dependency on critical components to ensure sustained operational readiness during long-term conflicts
Industrial scaling: Transitioning from assembly to high-value indigenous manufacturing to support large-scale military requirements

Keywords: Strategic Autonomy · Indigenous Production · Defense Modernization · Atmanirbhar Bharat · Operational Readiness

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