India’s ambitious plan to produce its own fighter jets and warships has been brought to light at the Invest Kerala Global Summit 2025, with a focus on the importance of Kerala in this endeavor.
Nearly all of the Indian Navy’s warships are being built in-country, including a significant proportion of local materials. This is in line with India’s “Atmanirbharta” policy, which aims to make the country more self-sufficient in its defense production.
The goal of the summit’s sessions was to position India as a leader in defense technologies worldwide. In order to foster innovation, cooperation between the public and commercial sectors was highly valued.
The state is a perfect center for the aerospace and defense industry because of its advantageous location, highly qualified people, and IT sector. In order to become a key player in these industries, participants advised Kerala to take advantage of these advantages.
Significant investment commitments were made at the summit in a number of industries, including defense and aerospace. During the ceremony, investments totaling ₹1.5 Lakh Crores were announced.
People with high levels of education are ideal for modern manufacturing.
IT Sector: Defense programs requiring a lot of technology can be supported by a thriving IT sector.
Kerala may make a substantial contribution to India’s objective of becoming self-reliant in defense technologies by encouraging increased collaboration between MSMEs and larger businesses.
India’s dedication to developing its own military hardware and Kerala’s ability to play a significant role in this endeavor by boosting investment and innovation in the aerospace and defense industries were both highlighted at the Invest Kerala Global Summit.
