Dossier
private defense companies
Coverage of private defense companies in the Nexus archive.
- India’s military self-reliance push hits private sector tech deficit
India’s private defense companies are expanding their role in the sector, contributing 24% (US$4.4 billion) of the US$18.7 billion defense output in 2025-26, but analysts warn they lack the technology and capabilities to produce advanced weapons for domestic or export markets.