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Raksha Mantri Presents SIDM Champion Awards 2026, Urges Private Sector R&D and Defence Production Growth
On October 9, 2026, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh presented the SIDM Champion Awards 2026 during the 8th Annual Session of the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers in New Delhi. The awards recognized 15 organizations for their achievements in areas such as indigenous technology development and manufacturing excellence. Singh emphasized the need for increased private sector participation, research and development investment, and enhanced defense production capacity to bolster national security. He highlighted that India's defense exports reached a record ₹38,424 crore in the fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting significant growth in the sector.
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