From importer to key player: 2024 saw India take centerstage in defence sector

India achieved considerable progress in its defence sector in 2024, including record-breaking indigenous production and exports, strategic international collaborations, and the addition of new military assets. Key developments include the commissioning of indigenous aircraft and ships, high-value contracts for advanced drones, the launch of new surveillance satellites, and successful military collaborations with countries like the US, Spain, and France.