Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that significant changes have unfolded in the defence sector in the 11 years of his Government, with a clear focus on both modernisation and self-reliance in defence production.
He said on social media, “The last 11 years have marked significant changes in our defence sector, with a clear focus on both modernisation and becoming self reliant when it comes to defence production. It is gladdening to see how the people of India have come together with the resolve of making India stronger.”
Modi shared a thread from a government’s citizen engagement platform, which highlighted the changes in different areas as the prime minister completed 11 years in office on Tuesday.
In just 11 years under Modi’s visionary leadership, India has revolutionised its defence capabilities, deepened strategic global partnerships, and achieved historic milestones in space exploration, it said.
Guided by his resolve for ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, the nation has embraced self-reliant innovation and expanded its influence in trade and technology, it added.
“India’s Rise in 11 Years: Power, Partnerships, and Progress,” it said, putting out the Government’s initiatives and subsequent changes in different fields.
India’s defence exports have soared to `23,622 crore in 2024-25 from `1,940 crore in 2014-15, the post said, noting the country also unveiled its first indigenous aircraft carrier in INS Vikrant.
It said, “This is the story of India’s rise as a confident, decisive, and respected global leader driven by PM Modi’s bold vision and unwavering commitment to a stronger Bharat.”
India’s missile power had its precision and reach elevated, it said, mentioning Brahmos extended range version, which was successfully test-fired from Su-30 MKI, among others.
It also highlighted India’s robust ties with other countries, noting the inking of its “historic” trade deal with the UK and comprehensive economic power agreement with the UAE.
Highlighting India’s commitment to global peace, it said the country stands as a leading force in UN peacekeeping, with over 2.9 lakh troops deployed across 50 missions worldwide.
During the pandemic, India also provided two lakh COVID-19 vaccine doses to UN peacekeepers, supporting health and safety on the frontlines of peace, it added.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said during the 11 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “bold and visionary” leadership, India’s defence sector has transformed remarkably from a largely import-driven model to becoming a “trusted global exporter”. In a social media post, he also underlined that the celebration of these years honours India’s stride towards “strength, self-reliance and strategic global leadership”.
Sharing some data on defence exports, Rajnath Singh underlined the Government’s thrust on ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’ initiatives.
He also highlighted India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, first indigenous multi-role combat helicopter LCH Prachand and the country’s missile capabilities.
“In the last 11 years, under the bold and visionary leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi, India’s defence sector has transformed remarkably from a largely import-driven model to becoming a trusted global exporter,” Singh said. “Powered by #AatmanirbharBharat and #MakeInIndia, this journey has led to record-high defence exports to 100+ countries, indigenous milestones like LCH Prachand, Tejas fighter jets, BrahMos missile production and the rise of defence corridors attracting massive investments,” he said.
As “we celebrate #11YearsOfRakshaShakti, we honour India’s stride towards strength, self-reliance and strategic global leadership”, he said.
In another post, Rajnath Singh shared a video titled ‘Self-reliant defence: Strengthening Tomorrow’s Bharat’ depicting India’s counter-terrorism stance, including Operation Sindoor, various military exercises, patrolling by troops, drop in insurgency cases in the northeast and ‘Nari Shakti’ in the armed forces. “In the #11YearsOfRakshaShakti, India’s defence sector has undergone a historic transformation under PM Shri @narendramodi’s inspiring leadership which has resulted into stronger borders, modern armed forces, indigenous weapons, record defence exports and global trust. A proud stride towards self-reliance,” he said.
This is the third term of the Modi Government after the BJP-led NDA won the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union council of ministers was held on June 9 last year.