Defence items banned from import (positive indigenisation list)

The Positive Indigenisation Lists (4 lists: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023) ban import of specified defence items, mandating procurement only from Indian manufacturers. 509 items as of June 2024 cover: artillery guns, assault rifles, helicopters, corvettes, submarines, sonar systems, transport aircraft, and ammunition. Aim: Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence. Domestic defence production crossed ₹1.27 lakh crore in FY2024. Concerns: timelines for development of some items are stretched; quality certification and supply chain depth need improvement.