The Defence Ministry has released its sixth Positive Indigenisation List covering 405 defence items, creating new opportunities for domestic manufacturing and investment.

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• The Department of Defence Production notified the sixth Positive Indigenisation List on August 18, 2026, covering 405 defence-related items.
• The list is estimated to create domestic business opportunities worth Rs 3,070 crore and support India’s defence manufacturing capabilities.
• Of the 405 items, 389 are associated with Defence Public Sector Undertakings, while 16 items are linked to the Indian Coast Guard.
• The list includes components for the Advanced Light Helicopter, Light Utility Helicopter, Su-30MKI, Tejas, T-72 and T-90 platforms.
• It also covers components related to Konkurs-M, Invar and Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile systems used by Indian defence forces.
• Defence electronics included in the list cover radar, sonar and satellite communication systems, along with High Explosive Anti-Tank ammunition.
• The SRIJAN Defence Portal provides domestic manufacturers and MSMEs with item-wise indigenisation details, timelines and potential procurement opportunities.
• More than 15,700 defence items have been indigenised so far, with import substitution estimated at around Rs 9,000 crore over five years.