PM Modi Marks 11 Years in Office with Defense Modernisation, Self‑Reliant India Vision
New Delhi | June 10, 2025 — On completing 11 years at the helm, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated a sweeping overhaul of India’s defence ecosystem, leveraging the dual pillars of modernisation and Aatmanirbhar Bharat to position the nation as a formidable global player.
In a social media update, PM Modi stated that his government has focused on creating a self‑reliant defence production base, partnered with citizens to reinforce resolve, and modernised defence capabilities
Defence Exports Soar to New Peaks
A central highlight of the transformation is India’s defence exports. From a modest ₹1,940 crore in 2014‑15, exports surged to a staggering ₹23,622 crore in 2024‑25 — a 34‑fold jump
- 1762 entities authorised to export in FY25 — up from 1507 previous year
- India’s defence exports now span over 100 countries, encompassing arms, ammunition, subsystems, and high-end systems
Indigenous Triumph: INS Vikrant and Missile Advancements
One of the landmark achievements is the commissioning of INS Vikrant, the country’s first indigenous aircraft carrier.
Under PM Modi’s vision, India has also enhanced missile capabilities, testing extended‑range BrahMos from a Su‑30 MKI and launching advanced systems like Prithvi-II, Agni-3, and the Prachand helicopter
Strengthening Global Ties and Peacekeeping Footprint
The government’s thread underscored the forging of strategic global ties — highlighted by trade agreements with the UK and UAE
India’s role as a UN peacekeeping stalwart was reiterated: over 2.9 lakh troops have served across 50 missions, earning global trust. During the pandemic, India supplied 200,000 vaccine doses to peacekeepers
Space Exploration Milestones
Though defence was the focal point, Modi’s tenure also saw historic milestones in space exploration — including Chandrayaan, Mangalyaan, and the Gaganyaan missions — enhancing India’s technology ecosystem
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: The Self-Reliance Mantra
Central to the narrative is the mantra Aatmanirbhar Bharat, promoting “Made‑in‑India” innovations in defence and technology. The government’s messaging emphasises that these strides reflect India’s emergence as a confident, decisive, and globally respected leader