The Defence Ministry has imposed phased ban on the import of 928 military items to promote self-reliance in the defence manufacturing sector. The Ministry yesterday announced fourth positive indigenisation list in continuation of the first three such lists, which contained a total of 1,238 items.

• The first three lists were announced in December 2021, March 2022 and August 2022.
• The fresh list of 928 military items, including line replacement units, sub-systems and spares, which came under a phased import ban between December 2023 and December 2029.