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Private Companies May Soon Manufacture Missiles; Govt Move to Begin with Astra Mark 2

Private Companies May Soon Manufacture Missiles; Govt Move to Begin with Astra Mark 2

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July 13, 2026

The Union government is planning a major defense sector reform by allowing private companies to manufacture missiles, starting with DRDO’s Astra Mark 2. The move aims to boost production capacity to meet the growing demands of the Indian Armed Forces and expand defense exports.