India is accelerating its drive for complete ammunition self-reliance by the end of 2025, following past shortages highlighted during Operation Sindoor. Officials revealed that 154 out of 175 ammunition variants used by the Army are already indigenously produced, with the remainder in advanced trials. Public sector units like Munitions India Limited (MIL) and new private entrants such as Solar Industries and Adani Defence are expanding production capacities, while SMPP’s large ammunition plant in Himachal Pradesh is set to begin operations by March 2026. The defence ministry has prioritised critical raw materials, like propellants and explosives, with both public and private sectors urged to scale up production across the entire value chain. The proportion of imported ammunition has plunged from 30-40% four years ago to under 10% today, reflecting successful indigenisation initiatives. Outgoing export orders and recent orders of smart and precision-guided munitions demonstrate growing global competitiveness. However, challenges remain, including shortages in core raw materials, modernization needs, and the scaling of production to meet wartime requirements. Despite these hurdles, India’s forces are on track to achieve their 2025 target of 100% indigenous ammunition.