India has shown remarkable stability during tough and testing times globally, despite our structural vulnerabilities. It has been achieved by ensuring macroeconomic stability over the last decade while making policy-making responsive and agile. We are committed to further the process of Aatmanirbharta to safeguard our nation.

Swavlamban 2026: Day 1 ⚓ The fifth edition of SWAVLAMBAN , organised by Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation in collaboration with SOCIETY OF INDIAN DEFENCE MANUFACTURERS supported by IDEX, Dept of Defence Production Ministry of Defence is being held at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. The day opened with the thematic exhibition, inaugurated by the Chief of the Naval Staff alongside DG SIDM showcased indigenous technologies in Maritime Surveillance, Counter-UAS, Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Technologies from AROUND 100 defence startups & MSMEs. Later in the Inaugural Session, Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar, in his keynote address, stressed that delivering capabilities faster requires mechanisms for collaboration. He highlighted that solutions emerging from iDEX can be broken down and put to dual use, serving both defence and civil society. Mr Neeraj Gupta, Vice President, SIDM, outlined the industry perspective on innovation and self-reliance. The day concluded with a plenary session graced by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh as Chief Guest. He highlighted self-reliance driven through the iDEX ecosystem, resilient domestic supply chains and academic entrepreneurship. He expressed confidence that innovators will be “impact players” in Phase 2 of India’s Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance) journey, where products must be made in India and also be cost-effective and operationally superior. The Chief of the Naval Staff noted that Swavlamban has so far showcased technologies with procurement approvals worth over ₹3,500 crore, and that AoN worth ₹1,900 crore has been accorded to Indian innovators for indigenous systems. #Swavlamban2026# #IndianNavy# #SIDM# #Aatmanirbharta# #iDEX# #DefenceIndigenisation#

The Indian Army, in association with SIDM, organised a symposium at CAFVD Kirkee, Pune, on **“Enhancing Indigenous Manufacturing of Imported Spares and Assemblies to Boost Atmanirbharta.”** Mr Arun T Ramchandani, SIDM President, highlighted key MSME challenges in scaling from samples to serial production, emphasising streamlined testing, predictable procurement, timely access to specifications and an enabling policy framework. The session was also addressed by Lt Gen Amardeep Singh Aujla, PVSM, UYSM, YSM, SM, VSM, Master General Sustenance, Indian Army; Lt Gen Deepak Ahuja, DGOS; and Brig K Shri Ram Kumar, Controller CQA (HV). The symposium reinforced Army–Industry collaboration and advanced India’s defence indigenisation and self-reliance goals. #SIDM# #IndianArmy# #AtmanirbharBharat# #DefenceManufacturing# #Indigenisation# #MSMEs# #MakeInIndia#

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit #CISC#, addressed the staff of HQ IDS on relinquishment of his appointment. He expressed his appreciation for the wholehearted participation and dedicated efforts of all personnel towards the numerous initiatives undertaken by HQ IDS over the past year, furthering #Jointness#, #Atmanirbharta#, #Innovation#, and enhanced integration in the joint schemes of the Services.

Inaugurated the integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical Complex, the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery at Pachpadra today. This landmark project will strengthen India’s energy security, boost domestic manufacturing, generate employment and accelerate economic transformation. It is another milestone in our journey towards an Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

The Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM), in association with the Embassy of India in Japan and the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, Government of India, hosted the India–Japan Defence Industry Forum in Tokyo on 13 October 2026. The 23-member Indian defence industry delegation was led by Shri Prakash Rajpurohit, Joint Secretary (DIP), Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence. The Forum witnessed the presence of Mr Takashi Koyari San, State Minister of Defence, Japan, Mr Manabu Imakyurei, Commissioner of the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA), along with senior representatives from the Japanese Ministry of Defence and leading Japanese industries. SIDM expresses its sincere gratitude to Shri R. Madhu Sudan, Chargé d’Affaires, Embassy of India in Japan, and Capt Ashish Delsaria, Defence Attaché, for their invaluable support and assistance in ensuring the successful organisation of the Forum. The engagement marks an important step towards strengthening India–Japan defence industrial cooperation, fostering industry partnerships, and exploring opportunities for collaboration in co-development, co-production and advanced defence technologies. #SIDM# #IndiaJapan# #DefenceCooperation# #DefenceManufacturing# #AatmanirbharBharat# #IndiaJapanPartnership#