Indian defense manufacturing
HAL Chief Test Pilot Highlights Capabilities of Indigenous LCA Tejas Mark 1A Fighter Jet
Oct 18, 2025 02:53 am CST
Group Captain KK Venugopal (retired), HAL's chief test pilot, shares insights about India's newly launched indigenous LCA Tejas Mark 1A fighter jet, featuring next-generation radar, advanced avionics, and integrated weapons systems. With the inauguration of a third production line in Nashik, HAL aims to deliver 24 aircraft annually to the Indian Air Force, marking a significant milestone in India's defense self-reliance initiative.
Indian Navy Commissions Indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Vessel 'Androth' to Enhance Coastal Defense Capabilities
Oct 06, 2025 07:30 pm CST
The Indian Navy has commissioned 'Androth', its second indigenously built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders with over 80% locally sourced components, this vessel significantly enhances India's naval capabilities for coastal and shallow water operations while demonstrating the nation's growing self-reliance in defense manufacturing.