Defense Production
Coverage of Defense Production in the Nexus archive.
- Ankara Summit: What Lies Ahead for Nato?
The Ankara NATO summit highlights a shift in alliance priorities, with Europe taking greater defense responsibility and Ukraine recognized as a strategic security partner. Analysts emphasize the need for accelerated missile defense, defense production, and military investment amid ongoing Russian threats.
- Reaffirming Ukraine Support a ‘Priority’ Ahead of NATO Summit
NATO officials state that sustaining and expanding military aid to Ukraine will be central ahead of the alliance's July 7–8 summit in Ankara. Discussions will focus on predictable weapons supplies, boosting defense production, and strengthening cooperation with Ukraine's defense industry, along with reviewing long-term defense spending and burden-sharing.
- India’s defence production hits record ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26
India’s defence production reached a record ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, marking a 15.6% growth compared to the previous fiscal year’s output of ₹1.54 lakh crore.
- Why Rafale ICD Access Is Critical for India’s Defense Ambitions
India is facing challenges in its domestic defense production goals due to suppliers' reluctance to share technology and critical data related to Rafale aircraft access. The lack of Integrated Combat Data (ICD) access is becoming a significant obstacle to India's self-reliance in defense manufacturing.