# Rajnath Singh: India must be self-reliant in defence from chips to ships 2026-09-27T08:31:51+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called for India to achieve self-reliance in defence manufacturing, spanning from microchips to warships. Speaking at the NDTV Summit, he elaborated on the Make-In-India philosophy, arguing that the country should build what it can rather than buy from abroad. Singh emphasised the need to develop indigenous technology in artificial intelligence, drones, cyber and space capabilities. NDTV reports he said the goal is to strengthen India's strategic autonomy and prepare the armed forces for future warfare. The minister's remarks underline the government's push to reduce defence imports and boost domestic production across all segments of the military-industrial complex. ## Indian Opinion Analysis Both outlets report Singh's remarks without editorialising, producing near-identical straight news summaries. NDTV's report leads with the 'why buy what can be built here' framing of Make-In-India, while NDTV Profit foregrounds the list of technology domains. Neither source questions feasibility, timelines, or past import dependence. The coverage is uniform and factual. Readers should look for concrete procurement decisions or production milestones that follow from this policy rhetoric. ## Coverage - ndtv.com (neutral report) Leads with Make-In-India philosophy, no critical framing - ndtvprofit.com (neutral report) Leads with technology domains list, no critical framing Tags: Make in India, Ministry of Defence, NDTV Summit, Rajnath Singh Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/rajnath-singh-india-must-be-self-reliant-in-defence-from-chips-to-ships/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/rajnath-singh-india-must-be-self-reliant-in-defence-from-chips-to-ships/#story-in-brief