Defence exports skyrocket to record Rs 38,424 crore in Financial Year 2025-26, a massive 62.66% increase over previous fiscal

• India's defence exports hit an all-time high of Rs 38,424 crore in FY 2025-26, a 62.66% YoY jump over FY 2024-25's Rs 23,622 crore.
• Reflects maturing of Atmanirbhar Bharat in Defence, shift from being world's largest arms importer to credible exporter.
• High-value UPSC topic — intersects GS-III (internal security, defence indigenisation, economy) and GS-II (India's foreign relations).