India’s Ambitious Defence & Aerospace Vision
During his visit to the Aerospace SEZ in Devanahalli on July 5, Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal expressed growing confidence that India is on track to become a preferred global supplier in defence and aerospace.
Innovation and Design Momentum
- SEZ hosts major global capability centres focused on R&D in avionics, drones, and advanced materials.
- Goyal affirmed that India will not only design and innovate domestically but also file patents, manufacture, and integrate into global supply chains.
- Existing partnerships with global majors like Lockheed Martin are paving the way for domestic aircraft manufacturing under ‘Make in India’.
Startups to Global Collaboration
- Goyal announced efforts to build a “bridge” connecting Indian startups with international aerospace firms through Startup India.
- Global firms are exploring local sourcing and co-production opportunities to align with defence modernisation and export pursuits.
Economic & Strategic Implications
- Success in these sectors can boost India’s export earnings while helping reduce import dependency.
- File-sharp supply chains enhance national security and innovation-based growth.
- Goyal noted strong diplomatic ties with developed nations as a catalyst for sectoral growth.
If India can leverage its R&D ecosystem, startup energy, and global connections, it stands to emerge as a trusted defence and aerospace partner on the world stage.