<h1>Government Pushes Defense Self-Reliance: Boosting Indigenous Production and Exports to Strengthen National Security Strategy</h1> Government aims to achieve self-reliance in defense sector, increasing defense exports from Rs 600 crore in 2014 to Rs 24,000 crore. The target is to reach Rs 50,000 crore in exports by 2029-30. Current defense production stands at Rs 1.60 lakh crore, with plans to expand to Rs 3 lakh crore. Government has identified specific items for indigenous manufacturing to reduce import dependence.