India Ascends In Global Arms Race: Defence Industry Dominates, China Slips As Xi Purges Military
In today's episode of India Ascends, India’s defence sector is undergoing a major transformation - evolving from a long-time arms importer into a rising global manufacturer. With HAL, BEL, and MDL now entering the SIPRI Top-100 arms makers, the impact of Make in India is clearly visible. Though India currently holds a modest 1.1% share of global arms revenue, its rapid growth and expanding capabilities signal a powerful shift. NDTV's Gaurie Dwivedi digs deeper at this shift.
