General Anil Chauhan’s tenure as Chief of Defence Staff reshaped India’s military structure, emphasizing joint operations, technological self-reliance, and strategic security, aligning with the vision of a robust Viksit Bharat by 2047.
MBDA has signed an agreement with the Indian Air Force to establish a local Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facility for MICA missiles, enhancing India’s defense capabilities and strategic autonomy.
Lieutenant General V. K. Saxena emphasizes the importance of protecting privately funded Indian defense R&D vendors to achieve self-reliance and bolster indigenous product development, proposing necessary reforms in DAP 2026.
On October 18, 2025, India launched its first batch of BrahMos missiles from Lucknow, marking a key milestone in defense self-reliance. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the project’s alignment with the ‘Make in India’ vision, enhancing national security and creating jobs in the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor.
