India's defense self-reliance is set to significantly advance with 22 Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) granted for DRDO-developed systems valued at approximately Rs 1.30 lakh crore. These systems will be manufactured by Indian industries in 2025, marking a record number of AoNs in a single year. DRDO Chairman Samir V Kamat stated this provides a 'quantum jump' towards the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' vision for defense indigenization.