New Delhi, June 17 -- India's defence sector has undergone a significant transformation over the past 12 years, with the government focusing on strengthening defence diplomacy, boosting indigenous manufacturing, modernising military capabilities and expanding strategic partnerships across the world.

India's defence diplomacy has emerged as a key pillar of national security and strategic influence in the last decade, with New Delhi expanding ties with major global powers while maintaining its strategic autonomy.

Over the past decade, defence cooperation has moved beyond traditional military exchanges to include technology collaboration, industrial partnerships and joint manufacturing projects. India has also increased its participation i...