Gujarat can anchor drive for self-reliance in defence, says Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has identified Gujarat as a central hub for India's defence manufacturing self-reliance. He highlighted the state's industrial ecosystem and recent growth in domestic production and exports as key drivers for the sector.
Why it matters
This reflects India's broader geopolitical strategy to reduce import dependency in critical defence technologies.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has pitched Gujarat as a key driver of India’s efforts to achieve defence self-reliance. Speaking on Tuesday (June 30, 2026), he said the State has the industrial capability, skilled workforce, and innovation ecosystem to emerge as a major defence manufacturing and technology hub.
The article reports on government statements and industrial progress without taking a stance.
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