India has transitioned from being an arms importer and found a place in the list of top 25 arms exporter nations, the Economic Survey revealed on Monday.
Between 2015 and 2019, India held the distinction of being the world’s second-largest arms importer, but the narrative has changed now.
Defence production has grown substantially in the country, from ₹74,054 crore in the financial year 2016-17 to ₹108,684 crore in 2022-23, boosting defence exports.
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