What to Expect in India’s Defence Budget 2027: Modernisation, Self‑Reliance and Indo‑Pacific Signalling

Indias defence startups are entering a new phase of growth as defence production reaches ₹1.78 lakh crore. Backed by iDEX, these firms are moving beyond prototypes and becoming part of a broader defence technology ecosystem that increasingly supports companies such as HAL and BEL.

India’s defence budget 2027 is becoming a major strategic talking point amid rising global tensions and regional power competition.With the 2026–27 defence outlay already at…

From Make in India to Make for the World: How India Defence MSMEs Are Reshaping India’s Strategic Ambitions

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India Defence MSMEs Explained| The Eastern Strategist New Delhi, 20 May: For years, India’s defence story was tied to imports. Governments spoke about self-reliance, but…