New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- The robust order books of defence public sector undertakings must translate into timely execution of projects, adherence to delivery schedules, and sustained expansion of manufacturing capabilities, a parliamentary panel has told the defence ministry.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence made the observation in its latest report after reviewing the performance and order books of nine DPSUs, including Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), with combined orders worth Rs.4,50,452 crore as on March 31, 2026.

It said the ministry's department of defence production must continue to facilitate the acquisition of advanced technologies, foreign market expansion, and greater prod...