India Missile Under Atmanirbhar Bharat: The government has now allowed private companies to make missiles, bombs, and artillery shells. This change means the country will not depend only on government-owned factories for weapons anymore. The decision also supports the “Atmanirbhar Bharat” plan, which aims to make India strong and independent in producing its own defence equipment. With this move, India can keep a steady supply of weapons even if a war lasts long.
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Private Firms for Missile Work
The Defence Ministry changed the Revenue Procurement Manual (RPM) to make things easier for private companies. Before, they had to get a no-objection certificate from Munitions India Limited (MIL) before starting any ammo factory. Now that rule is gone. Because of this, private industries can start making artillery shells, grenades, Pinaka missiles, and even bombs. This will bring more competition and speed up production.
The ministry also told the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) to work with private companies in new missile projects. This step will help share ideas and technology between private and government sectors. It will also help the private industry grow in defence research and make India more skilled in making advanced weapons.
Long-Range Missiles
During Operation Sindoor, long-range weapons played a big role, showing how important stand-off missiles are in modern battles. Right now, Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) make most of India’s missiles like Akash and Astra with help from DRDO. But experts say these two state-owned companies alone cannot meet the increasing needs of the armed forces.
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India’s military already uses several strong missiles such as BrahMos, Nirbhay, Pralay, and Shaurya. Systems like the Russian-made S-400 have also proven how well they can destroy enemy targets from far away. With more local production, India can make sure these weapons are always available when needed.
The ongoing war in Ukraine showed how important it is to have your own defence supply. Many countries are facing delays and high prices due to broken global supply chains. By making its own missiles and ammo, India will not have to depend on foreign suppliers who often charge more.
