The Indian Army said that it has strengthened its preparedness for prolonged military operations, with over 90% of its ammunition requirements now being
met through indigenous sources.
The shift marks a significant reduction in dependence on imports and legacy production systems, which had earlier exposed supply chains to global disruptions. Ammunition and logistics are critical to combat endurance, and self-reliance in these areas has been made a core element of the Army’s preparedness strategy, the Indian Army said.
According to the Army, nearly 200 variants of ammunition and precision munitions are in service across its weapon systems. Through sustained policy reforms and engagement with domestic industry, more than 90% of these variants have been indigenised, while the remaining categories are under development with support from defence research agencies, public sector units and private manufacturers.
Over the past four to five years, procurement processes have been reworked to encourage competition and diversify suppliers. An order pipeline of around ₹16,000 crore has been created under Make in India initiatives, while ammunition supply orders worth nearly ₹26,000 crore have been placed with indigenous manufacturers over the last three years, the Indian Army said.
The next phase will focus on strengthening domestic raw material supply chains for key inputs such as propellants and fuzes, modernising manufacturing infrastructure, accelerating technology transfers and enforcing strict quality standards.
By anchoring ammunition production in indigenous capability, the Indian Army said it is enhancing operational endurance and ensuring sustained readiness in an evolving security environment.
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