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.<br />''<br />''The first three lists were announced in December 2021, March 2022 and August 2022.<br />''<br />''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.<br />''<br />''In statement the Ministry of Defence said that, the 928 items in the fourth list, with import substitution value of  715 crore rupees, will be procured from the Indian industry.  <br />''<br />''It added that of the 1,238 earlier items, 310 have been indigenised so far.  It covers items used in fighter planes, trainer aircraft, warships and different types of ammunition.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The Ministry said the Defence PSUs will undertake indigenisation of 928 listed items through different routes under 'Make' category and in-house development.</span><br />