Bengaluru, Feb. 12 -- Indigenously developed defence equipment are not only protecting India's borders but also becoming the centre of attraction for the entire world, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Bengaluru.

He was speaking during the valedictory ceremony at Aero India 2025 at Yelahanka Air Force Station.

"We all know that historically, India has been dependent on imports for its defence requirements. A decade ago, 65 to 70 per cent of defence equipment was being imported. In the present situation, we are manufacturing the same percentage of defence equipment," he said.

In the context of self-reliance, he said that not only have the numbers swapped, but the entire picture of defence manufacturing in the country has changed. ...