The Ministry of Defence announced on 26 October 2026 that Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has called for 'Aatmanirbharta 2.0' to achieve technological superiority and reduce import dependence. This next phase focuses on developing state-of-the-art technologies, strengthening R&D, and creating resilient supply chains to support the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. The announcement was made during the SWAVLAMBAN 2026 seminar held from 26 to 27 October 2026. The initiative aims to benefit the defence industry, start-ups, and MSMEs by encouraging high-risk, high-reward projects and industry-academia collaboration.
Key points
- Focus on 'Aatmanirbharta 2.0' for top-end technologies and resilient supply chains.
- Over 4,000 proposals submitted against 229 Indian Navy iDEX challenges.
- Naval contracts worth over Rs 1,900 crore signed through iDEX.
- Call for a 'Dual Technology Roadmap' for both civilian and military applications.
- 41 Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) cases worth over Rs 3,500 crore have been accorded.
When it applies
- fifth edition of SWAVLAMBAN seminar
- SWAVLAMBAN event
Who it affects
- defence industries and innovators