India notifies making 405 defence items purely desi
India has announced the release of the sixth Positive Indigenisation List, comprising 405 defense items that will exclusively be sourced from Indian suppliers. The list encompasses components, sub-systems, sub-assemblies, spares, Line Replaceable Units, and raw materials to be indigenized and procured from Indian industry. Among the 405 items, 16 are designated for the Indian Coast Guard, while the remaining 389 belong to Defence Public Sector Undertakings.
The PIL spans a diverse range of defense platforms and systems, including air, armored, warships, missile systems, and defense electronics. The detailed list is accessible on the SRIJAN Defence Portal, with each item accompanied by an estimated timeline for indigenization. Successful development within India will lead to procurement from domestic industry, with the Indian industry, particularly micro, small, and medium enterprises, playing a crucial role in the initiative.
The sixth PIL is part of the government's efforts to foster self-reliance in defense manufacturing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, aiming to create opportunities for Indian industry, strengthen the domestic defense manufacturing ecosystem, encourage investment and innovation, and reduce dependence on imports.
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