India===Ministry of Defence (India)

The India===Ministry of Defence (India) has initiated a project for the indigenous design, development, and procurement of 1000-kg aerial bombs, aiming to boost India's self-reliance in the defense sector. This move is expected to reduce dependence on foreign original equipment manufacturers for critical military equipment.

The India===Ministry of Defence (India) signed contracts worth Rs 5,083 crore for defense procurements, enhancing India's maritime security and naval air defense systems. This demonstrates their commitment to modernizing the Indian Armed Forces and supporting domestic defense production.

The India===Ministry of Defence (India) reported the surge in defence exports and attributed it to reforms in export procedures and continuous efforts towards ease of doing business. The ministry also fully utilized its capital outlay and signed numerous procurement contracts.

The India===Ministry of Defence (India) initiated the procurement process for a 'Micro UAV' system for the India===Indian Air Force's Garud Special Forces by issuing a Request for Information (RFI). This action underscores the government's commitment to indigenous defense manufacturing and enhancing military capabilities.

The India===Ministry of Defence (India) approved the Miniratna Category-I status for Government of India===Yantra India, reflecting its commitment to defence reforms, reducing import dependence, and promoting indigenous defence manufacturing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.