India, Sept. 21 -- India has witnessed a significant increase in defence production and exports over the past decade and is now exporting defence equipment to several countries, Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth said on Sunday.

Speaking after witnessing the Suryakiran air show here for the second consecutive day, Seth said the country's defence capabilities were being strengthened in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Swadeshi and Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

Seth described the Indian Air Force's Suryakiran Aerobatic Team as the pride of the country and said the air show would inspire youngsters to join the armed forces.

"Meerut's children should move towards defence. That is the thought behind this programme. When youn...