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Technological Sovereignty Key to India’s Self-Reliance
Technological sovereignty is essential for India's strategic autonomy, credible deterrence and national security. Moving beyond indigenous manufacturing towards domestic ownership of critical technologies, R&D and intellectual property will reduce external dependencies. Strengthening innovation, industry-academia collaboration and private participation can transform India into a global defence technology hub, advancing Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047.
Navy to Launch ₹80,000-Crore Warship Project
Project 18A is a vital move for the modernisation of the Indian Navy with the construction of advanced stealth guided-missile destroyers with 75 per cent indigenous participation. This project, worth about ₹80,000 crore, will improve maritime security, ensure protection of trade routes and provide deterrence to India in the Indo-Pacific region.
Project Kusha LR-SAM: DRDO Air Defence Test 2026
DRDO conducted the maiden flight-test of the Kusha Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile on 23 July 2026 from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha, intercepting an electronic target. Complete UPSC analysis of Project Kusha, the M1-M2-M3 interceptor family, Mission Sudarshan Chakra and India's layered air defence.