A recent survey suggests geopolitical developments and evolving security challenges could significantly boost indigenous technology adoption in India. The findings point to rising investment, increased innovation, and substantial job-creation opportunities across the defense, AI, and advanced technology sectors.
The new survey by Nexgen Exhibitions Pvt Ltd (NEPL) highlighted that international developments are poised to propel adoption of indigenous technology in the sector to $36.45 billion over the next three years, a surge that could unlock a fivefold expansion in the nation’s defense-tech workforce.
India’s defense sector is expected to witness accelerated adoption of indigenous technology and a fivefold jump in job creation over the next three years amid geopolitical shifts and rising security challenges, according to a survey.
NEPL Managing Director Sangeeta Bansal said, "The government's Vision 2047 and our survey findings highlight how Aatmanirbhar Bharat is now central to India's defense and homeland security strategy".
NEPL gathered insights from over 1,500 defense experts, defense tech startups, technology innovators, and industry stakeholders across Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Pune. “Amid global geopolitical shifts and rising security challenges, India is accelerating its transformation into a hub of indigenous technology and innovation in defense, a statement said.
This momentum builds on recent trends, as formal hiring in India’s defense technology sector has nearly doubled over the past three years, rising from about 10,000 job roles in 2025 to approximately 50,000 in the next five years.
About 68 percent of respondents expect that jobs linked to indigenous technology in India's defense and homeland security sectors will grow five-fold, also propelling indigenous technology adoption to 35 percent - from USD 27 billion in 2025 to USD 36.45 billion in the next three years, driven by technologies like AI, autonomous systems, and quantum computing, it stated.
To further strengthen the country's Aatmanirbhar ambitions in defense and homeland security, Delhi will host the 11th International Police Expo & 10th India Homeland Security Expo, scheduled for June 24-25, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam.
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The upcoming events will bring together government officials, armed forces personnel, police leaders, defense manufacturers, technology providers, and experts from more than 25 countries, with participation from over 200 companies. It will showcase advancements in policing, homeland security, forensics, arms and ammunition, drone technology, anti-drone systems, surveillance, cybersecurity, and defense technologies.
As geopolitical uncertainties reshape global priorities, indigenous technology is becoming more than an economic goal. Stronger domestic innovation capabilities can help create jobs, improve strategic resilience, and position India as a major technology powerhouse in an increasingly competitive global landscape.