No power can stop India from being biggest exporter of weapons in 25-30 years: Rajnath

India aims to become the world's largest defence exporter within 25-30 years, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh targeting 50% private sector involvement in defence production.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said no power can stop India, once considered an importer of weapons, from being the biggest exporter in 25-30 years.

After inaugurating an ammunition manufacturing unit at Shirdi, Singh said the target is to take the private sector role in defence production to 50 per cent.

''The private sector is not just a supplier of nuts and bolts in defence, but also a producer of state-of-the-art weapons systems,'' he added.

Singh said that when the government's vision and the private sector's innovation align, then the country reaches new heights.

''All have to work together to make India the hub of munitions and automation,'' he added.