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The Indian Ministry of Defence has released the sixth Positive Indigenisation List (PIL), a list of 405 defence items with an estimated market value of Rs 3,070 crore. The list, announced by the Department of Defence Production (DDP), encompasses a wide array of components for critical defence platforms such as helicopters, fighter jets, armoured vehicles, warships, missile systems, defence electronics, and ammunition.

This includes Advanced Light Helicopters, Light Utility Helicopters, and various helicopter models like Chetak and Cheetah; fighter jets like Su-30MKIs, Jaguars, and MiG-29s; the Light Combat Aircraft and AL-31FP Engine; armored platforms such as T-72, T-90, and BMP-II; warships; missile systems including Konkurs-M, Invar, and MRSAM; and defence electronics like radars, sonars, fire control systems, and satellite communication systems.

Additionally, the list features High Explosive Anti-Tank ammunition. The Ministry highlighted that this sixth PIL is a significant stride in advancing the Government's objective of self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. It anticipates the list will bolster opportunities for Indian industry, fortify domestic defence manufacturing, spur investment and innovation, and less reliance on imports.

Out of the 405 items, 16 are allocated to the Indian Coast Guard and 389 to Defence Public Sector Undertakings. All items on the list must be domestically produced within a stipulated timeframe, with some deadlines set as December 2031. Upon successful local development, these items will be procured exclusively from the Indian industry.