The ET DefTech Summit 2026 was held in New Delhi, bringing together policymakers, defence officials, industry leaders, startups, and global OEMs to discuss India’s roadmap for achieving ₹3 lakh crore in defence production and ₹50,000 crore in exports by 2029.
The summit featured 25+ speakers and over 250 delegates across multiple sessions, focusing on strengthening India’s position in defence manufacturing, innovation, and global supply chains. Discussions covered key areas such as policy reforms, public-private partnerships, MSME participation, emerging technologies, and workforce development.
The platform aims to enable collaboration, technology transfer, and capability building, helping India transition from a major importer to a global defence manufacturing hub.
Why This Matters
• Drives India’s ambition to achieve ₹3 lakh crore defence production by 2029
• Strengthens public-private partnerships and MSME participation
• Promotes innovation, technology transfer, and global collaboration
• Positions India as a key player in global defence supply chains