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India exported over $850m worth of arms to Europe since start of Ukraine-Russia war
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Published 10/27/2026 11:26:36 AM
India exported over $850m worth of weapons to Europe since start of Ukraine-Russia war |
India's defence industry is capitalising on Europe's growing appetite for ammunition as the Russia-Ukraine war forces countries to replenish military stockpiles and accelerate rearmament, opening a major export opportunity for Indian manufacturers.
According to Defense News, citing Bloomberg-reported trade data, India's exports of ammunition and related products to European countries rose to $872 million in the four years following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, from $49.2 million in the preceding four-year period.
Defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh had described India as Europe's third-largest arms exporter, highlighting the country's growing presence in the European defence market.
The surge comes as European countries face pressure to strengthen military preparedness following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The conflict has driven demand for artillery shells and other ammunition, with European governments seeking to replenish their own stocks while continuing military support for Kyiv.
According to Bloomberg-reported figures, India became the second-largest supplier of ammunition and related products to 13 countries in Central and Eastern Europe, behind South Korea.
The European Union's ReArm Europe initiative has added momentum to the push to expand defence spending and production capacity. The resulting demand has created opportunities for Indian public-sector manufacturers and private companies to supply conventional ammunition and other military equipment to overseas buyers.
India's broader defence export performance has also strengthened. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said the country's defence exports reached a record ₹38,424 crore in the 2025–26 financial year, compared with ₹23,622 crore in the previous year. India now exports defence products to more than 80 countries, reflecting the expansion of its domestic manufacturing base and international customer network.
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NEW DELHI: Strengthening its maritime surveillance and coastal defence capabilities, the
Indian Navyis set to induct eight Next Generation Corvettes (NGCs) under a project worth over Rs 40,000 crore cleared by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The contracts for the warships are expected to be signed in the coming days with Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, and Goa Shipyard Limited, top government officials told ANI.
The Navy is expected to receive the first of the eight warships by 2030, although the shipyards are exploring ways to accelerate construction and advance delivery timelines.
The corvettes, weighing around 2,000 tonnes and capable of speeds of nearly 30 knots, will be designed for a range of maritime operations, including surveillance missions, escort operations, deterrence, Surface Action Group (SAG) operations, search and attack missions, and coastal defence.
The addition of these versatile warships is expected to enhance the Navy's ability to monitor maritime areas, respond to emerging threats and protect India's interests at sea. Their multiple operational roles will allow the Navy to deploy them across different maritime security requirements.
The project is also significant for its focus on indigenous warship design. According to the Defence Ministry, the NGCs will be built using a new in-house design developed by the Indian Navy and incorporating the latest shipbuilding technologies.
The project is expected to strengthen domestic warship-building capabilities and contribute to the government's SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) initiative.
