India has the third largest armed forces and is the world's largest arms importer, with a defense budget of INR 2,49,099 crores (USD 38.32 billion) for 2016-17. The government aims to increase indigenous defense procurement from 40% to 70% over the next decade and has initiated the 'Make in India' program to boost local manufacturing. Gujarat is positioned as a key player in the defense sector, benefiting from skilled manpower and robust infrastructure while targeting significant defense offsets.