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L&T-built INS Samarthak inducted into Indian Navy
INS Samarthak, built by Larsen & Toubro, has been launched at Karwar, Karnataka. With over 75% indigenous content, it will test and evaluate domestically developed naval sensors and weapons. The ship advances Aatmanirbhar Bharat, strengthens defence self-reliance, promotes private-sector participation, enhances maritime preparedness, and supports India's strategic autonomy despite technological and supply-chain challenges.
India-Japan Air Exercise Veer Guardian 2026 Begins
Exercise Veer Guardian 2026 was a two-week-long bilateral exercise held by IAF and JASDF in Jodhpur. This was aimed at training in within-visual-range combat, multi-aircraft coordination, operational learning, and interoperability. The involvement of Su-30MKI, Rafale, LCA Tejas, and the Japanese F-2A has enhanced defence cooperation and strategic partnership between India and Japan.