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In a significant boost to India’s air defence capabilities, the Ministry of Defence has signed a ₹13,500 crore agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 12 Su-30MKI fighter jets. This contract marks another milestone in India’s push for indigenization and self-reliance in defence production under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. Advanced
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In a significant boost to India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has approved two major defense projects totaling approximately ₹20,000 crore. These projects involve the procurement of 12 Su-30MKI fighter jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and 100 K-9 Vajra self-propelled howitzers for the Indian Army. Indigenous
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India’s ambitious Medium Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) program, aimed at strengthening the Indian Air Force (IAF), could cost an additional $2.3 billion if the government opts for domestically produced fighter jets. This potential cost hike is tied to India’s push for self-reliance in defense manufacturing under the “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiative.
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The Indian Navy is set to sign an agreement for procuring 26 Rafale-M fighter jets to bolster its maritime defense capabilities, confirmed Navy Chief Admiral R. Hari Kumar on Saturday. The announcement underscores India’s commitment to modernizing its naval forces amid evolving security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. Advanced Capability for Aircraft Carriers The