Official handle of Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, Government of India.

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Staggering growth in India’s Defence Production A giant leap has taken place in the indigenous defence production in the FY 2025-26 by staggering increase in the defence production from ₹ 1.54 lakh crore to ₹ 1.78 lakh crore, registering a net increase of 15.6% over the previous fiscal year. With the record increase in the indigenous production a huge momentum has been achieved in India’s defence production and marching towards #AatmanirbharBharat. Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has lauded the efforts of Department of Defence Production and all stakeholders involved in the defence production of the country. Raksha Mantri has called for continued acceleration in the defence production sector with increased private sector participation and growing export capabilities. #DefenceProduction #AatmanirbharDefence #IndianDefence #MakeInIndia
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Addressing the Indian diaspora in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh said that under the leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi, India is progressing towards becoming a nation that combines prosperity, knowledge & strength with a commitment to global peace and the well-being of humanity, guided by the timeless philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.… @IndEmbDushanbe @MEAIndia
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At the 25th SCO Council of Heads of Government Meeting in Dushanbe, Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh called for unified action to dismantle the entire ecosystem of terrorism, asserting that there can be no justification for terrorism or double standards in tackling it. He also stressed that connectivity must respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries, and that SCO’s success lies in creating opportunities for youth, entrepreneurs, farmers and small businesses. Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.… @IndEmbDushanbe @mea
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Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh held a productive meeting with the Defence Minister of Tajikistan in Dushanbe on the sidelines of the SCO Council of Heads of Government Meeting. The two leaders exchanged views on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation in areas of mutual interest, with a focus on capacity building and training, further deepening the India–Tajikistan defence partnership. @IndEmbDushanbe @MEAIndia
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Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh arrived in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on a two-day official visit to represent India at the SCO Council of Heads of Government Meeting. His participation reaffirms India’s commitment to strengthening regional cooperation and advancing shared priorities through the SCO framework. @IndEmbDushanbe @MEAIndia
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🇮🇳 An Important Milestone in the Corporatisation of the Erstwhile OFB! The employee option process for absorption into the new DPSUs or otherwise for erstwhile OFB personnel concluded successfully on 15.10.2026, with 99.8% of the total 59,000 personnel exercising their options within the stipulated timeline through a transparent and user-friendly portal. This unprecedented transition has been achieved seamlessly with the joint efforts of DDP, DGO and all the seven DPSUs. 🇮🇳 #DefenceReforms #AatmanirbharBharat #DefenceProduction
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Honouring Our Nation's Brave Guardians! On the occasion of National Security Guard Raising Day, the Department of Defence Production (DDP), MoD, extends its warm greetings to the brave NSG personnel who exemplify exceptional courage, professionalism and precision in safeguarding the nation. Their dedication, operational excellence and readiness to respond to critical security challenges reflect the spirit of service and sacrifice in the highest traditions of national security. #NSGRaisingDay #NationalSecurityGuard #NationFirst
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Enabling Industry Participation in Defence🇮🇳 The Defence MSME Conclave 2026–27 was held on 02 September 2026 in Nashik, Maharashtra. The conclave featured an interactive session where DDP official addressed queries and suggestions from MSMEs, aiming to support small businesses and strengthen collaboration across the defence manufacturing ecosystem. The conclave was organised by the Department of Defence Production (DDP), Ministry of Defence, in association with EEPC India and supported by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL). #DefenceMSMEConclave #DefenceProduction #AatmanirbharBharat #Indigenisation #MakeInIndia #MSMEs
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Strengthening India–Kazakhstan Defence Industrial Cooperation! 🇮🇳🤝🇰🇿 A Defence Industry Seminar has been organised in Astana, Kazakhstan on 15th October 2026, on the theme ‘Re-imagining Indo-Kazakh Defence Industrial Collaboration-Building Bridges for a safe and secure Future’. Speaking on the occasion, His Excellency Shri Y. K. Sailas Thangal, Ambassador of India to Kazakhstan, said that Industries of both the countries may use opportunities provided by this seminar to establish meaningful business-to-business engagement, identify complementary capabilities and explore joint ventures, co-production and joint development projects that create mutual value. The seminar was attended by 35 representatives from Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Defence and Kazakhstan Engineering. 17 Indian DPSUs, private Defence companies and FICCI also participated in the seminar along with Shri Amiya Kumar Das, DDG, the representative for Department of Defence Production. An MOU was also signed between Big Bang Boom Solutions pvt Ltd India and BKM LLP Kazakhstan at the Defence Industry Seminar. #DefenceProduction #DefenceCooperation #IndiaKazakhstanRelations #DefenceExports
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Deepening India–ASEAN Defence Industrial Cooperation 🇮🇳🤝🌏 Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh addressed the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) - India Defence Think Tank Forum at Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), New Delhi, on 14th October 2026. During his address, Raksha Mantri highlighted that 2026, designated as the ASEAN - India Year of Maritime Cooperation, presents an opportunity to turn shared interests into practical action. Shri Rajnath Singh highlighted that initiatives such as Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) and the Technology Development Fund (TDF) have created avenues for collaboration with innovators to address India’s defence needs, including counter-drone systems, cyber defence, maritime surveillance and disaster response. Being held on 14–15 October 2026, the forum aims to strengthen strategic dialogue, promote joint analysis and identify practical avenues for enhanced defence and security cooperation between India and ASEAN. Details: pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetai… #IndiaASEAN #DefenceCooperation #DefenceProduction #AatmanirbharBharat #iDEX #TDF
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Dr Garima Bhagat, Joint Secretary (Land Systems), visited Ordnance Factory Medak, a unit of Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), Hyderabad, on 13th October 2026. During the visit, JS (LS) visited the Vehicle Assembly, Final Acceptance and Hull Manufacturing Plants, where she reviewed the production activities related to BMP-2 Overhaul, CCPT and BMP-2 Armament Upgrade. Dr Bhagat also visited the Avani Avishkar Center and was briefed on AVNL’s current R&D projects to foster indigenous design and development. #AatmanirbharBharat #AatmanirbharDefence #DefenceProduction #Indigenisation #DPSUs #MakeInIndia
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Dr Garima Bhagat, Joint Secretary (Land Systems) visited DRDL, Hyderabad on 12th October 2026. During the visit, discussion took place on Namica, Nag missile Mk-1 and other future variants under production at Ordnance Factory Medak, unit of AVNL. This is the country's first indigenous Anti-tank top attack missile solution, provided by DPSUs and private industries including MSMEs to boost Aatmanirbharta in the defence sector. #AatmanirbharBharat #AatmanirbharDefence #DefenceProduction #Indigenisation #DPSUs #MakeInIndia
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A high level bilateral meeting was held between Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and 1st Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic, Mr Karel Havlíček, in New Delhi on 13th October 2026. The meeting discussed the entire gamut of Defence Industrial cooperation between India and Czech Republic. Both the leaders agreed to further expand cooperation in defence sector, including under the aegis of the India-Czech Joint Defence Committee, to promote Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Details: pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetai… #IndiaCzechRelations #DefenceCooperation #DefenceProduction #MakeInIndia #AatmanirbharBharat
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Clean Surroundings, Collective Responsibility! 🌿 India Optel Limited (IOL), a DPSU under the aegis of the Department of Defence Production, MoD, is contributing to the objectives of Special Campaign 6 through cleanliness drives, promoting hygiene and environmental responsibility across its premises. #SpecialCampaign6 #SwachhataHiSeva2026 #SwachhBharat #DefenceProduction #IndiaOptel #IOL
Special Campaign 6.0 | Cleanliness Drive As part of Special Campaign 6.0, a cleanliness drive was organised at the IOL Estate, New Area Jubilee Park and within the factory premises, promoting cleanliness, hygiene and environmental responsibility. #SpecialCampaign6.0 #SpecialCampaign6 #Swachhata #CleanIndia #IndiaOptel #IOL #SwachhBharat #CleanlinessDrive @DefProdnIndia @SpokespersonMoD
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Swachhata in Action, Sustainability in Practice! 🌿 Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI), a DPSU under the aegis of the Department of Defence Production, MoD, is advancing the objectives of Special Campaign 6 through cleanliness drives, responsible e-waste management and effective record management, contributing to a cleaner and more organised workplace. #SpecialCampaign6 #SwachhataHiSeva2026 #SwachhBharat #DefenceProduction #MIDHANI
Swachhata Special Campaign 6.0 | Behind WPM, E-Waste & Records Swachhata Special Campaign 6.0 keeps going strong! MIDHANI carried out a series of impactful activities: (1) Removal of vegetation and wild bushes inside the MIDHANI plant, behind the Wide Plate Mill (WPM). A total of 15 participants joined the cleanliness drive, collecting and disposing of 1 tonne of organic waste and cleaning an area of 1,000 sq ft. (2) 50 kg of e-waste was collected and is being disposed of responsibly — keeping hazardous waste out of landfills and protecting our environment. (3) Record management drive — 50 physical files were reviewed and 2 files were weeded out, keeping our records lean, relevant and well-organised. Every drive, big or small, takes us a step closer to a Swachh Bharat — Swachhata at MIDHANI never stops! #SwachhataSpecialCampaign6 #SwachhataHiSeva2026 #EWaste #RecordManagement #CleanlinessDrive #SwachhBharat #MIDHANIForSwachhataHiSeva #SHS2026
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Clean Spaces, Healthier Workplaces!🌿 Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), under the aegis of the Department of Defence Production, MoD, is strengthening cleanliness and hygiene through focused initiatives under Special Campaign 6, contributing to a cleaner and healthier work environment. #SpecialCampaign6 #SwachhataHiSeva2026 #SwachhBharat #DefenceProduction #BDL
As part of #SpecialCampaign6, BDL undertook cleaning of water fountains to prevent health hazards, maintain hygiene and preserve the aesthetic appeal of its premises.
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Swachhata Mein Sahbhag – Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat! 🌱 BEML, a DPSU under the aegis of the Department of Defence Production, MoD, continues to contribute towards Swachhata through cleanliness drives and responsible waste management practices under Special Campaign 6. #SpecialCampaign6 #SwachhBharat #SwachhataHiSeva2026 #DefenceProduction #BEML
Swachhata Special Campaign 6.0 | BEML KGF Complex A cleaner workplace begins with collective action. ♻️ As part of Swachhata Special Campaign 6.0, BEML KGF Complex undertook a focused cleanliness drive at the EM Division, removing approximately 700 kg of waste and clearing waste and damaged barrels from the area. The initiative helped reclaim a cleaner, safer and more organised workspace, reinforcing the importance of responsible waste management and a culture of cleanliness across BEML’s operations. Clean Workspaces. Safer Operations. Collective Responsibility. #Swachhata #SpecialCampaign6 #BEML #CleanIndia #WorkplaceSafety
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Advancing India’s Defence Self-Reliance through Indigenous Technology & Smart Manufacturing! 🇮🇳 Dr Garima Bhagat, Joint Secretary (Land Systems), visited DGQA units at Secunderabad on 12 October 2026, reviewing the Pilot Product Evaluation Centre (PEC) & Security Testing Lab (STL), India’s first greenfield facility being set up to fulfil the need for indigenous security evaluation of critical IT, communication systems & weapon platforms. JS (LS) also reviewed KSHITIJ, a DGQA–BEL initiative driving smart manufacturing and the adoption of Industry 4.0 & QA 4.0 across DPSUs and their Tier I & II suppliers. #AtmanirbharBharat #DefenceManufacturing #SmartManufacturing #DGQA
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Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh felicitated Services athletes in New Delhi on October 12, 2026, for their best-ever Asian Games performance, winning 27 medals (6 Gold, 11 Silver, 10 Bronze) and contributing significantly to India’s 85-medal tally. He lauded their discipline and dedication and urged them to aim higher at the Los Angeles @Olympics 2028. Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.…
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Indian Army launches ‘Bharat Rice’ for troops in New Delhi on October 12, 2026, in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh and the Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Shri @JoshiPralhad. An MoU with FCI will ensure direct supply to Army Supply Depots, including in Ladakh & the North East, strengthening logistics during operational contingencies. “Resilient supply chains and soldiers’ welfare are integral to national security,” said RM. Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.…
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Small Saplings, Lasting Impact! 🌿 Under the aegis of the Department of Defence Production (DDP), Ministry of Defence, DPSUs are undertaking plantation drives as part of Special Campaign 6, strengthening efforts towards institutionalising Swachhata and promoting environmental sustainability. #SpecialCampaign6 #SwachhBharat #DPSUs #DefenceProduction #GreenIndia
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