Employment opportunity brightens in India’s defence manufacturing sector

India’s capacity to strike has enhanced with accelerated sectoral growth

- BY DR. GYAN PATHAK

Display of India’s capacity to strike and defend in country’s war against terror, which unfortunately conceived by Pakistan’s ruling establishment as war against that country, has brightened the scope of employment opportunities in and accelerated growth of defence manufacturing sector of India.

Only about two months ago in February 2025, India had secured a US$ 440.3 million deal to export BrahMos missiles to Indonesia. Now, when Pakistan has decided to align with terror networks and waging war against India, the Government of India has left with no option but to defend itself and strike inside Pakistan.

India’s display so far in Indo-Pak undeclared war has been excellent, and that should boost the credibility of India’s defence manufacturing sector. Even prior to this actual display of action, India has already showcased its advanced defense manufacturing capabilities, which also included the domestic production of aircraft carriers.

Demand of defence items manufactured in India is most likely to accelerate, both domestically, and abroad, with rising concerns of national security. India’s defence exports had crossed US$ 2.43 billion in FY24, with a target of US$5.8 billion by 2029. Defence exports grew by 334% in the last five years. India now exports to over 75 countries due to collaborative efforts.