12 Short Span Bridging System (SSBS)-10 m, designed and developed by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). File Image | Photo credit: PTI
India’s annual defense exports have reached an all-time high of ₹ 38,424 crore in the financial year 2025-2026, an increase of over 62% over the previous fiscal, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday (2 Apr 2026).
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The “big leap” in defense exports reflects growing “global confidence” in India’s defense capabilities, Mr Singh said in a social media post, adding that the country was “staging an impressive defense export success story”.
“India’s defense exports have hit a new all-time high at a record ₹ 38,424 crore in FY 2025-26. This represents a robust 62.66% growth over the previous fiscal year,” the defense minister said.
“This big jump in defense exports at ₹ 14,802 crore reflects growing global confidence in India’s indigenous capabilities and advanced manufacturing strength,” he said.
With DPSUs (Defence Public Sector Undertakings) contributing 54.84% and private industry 45.16%, this milestone shows the strength of a collaborative and self-sustaining defense ecosystem, he said.
India’s defense exports in 2024-25 were ₹23,622 crore in 2024-25. It was ₹21,083 crore in 2023-24.
Published – 02 Apr 2026 11:29 IST
