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India’s DRDO invites private firms to develop and produce strategic weapons
India
First seen: Aug 18, 2026, 6:16 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 20, 2026, 10:17 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation has invited private Indian companies to partner in the development and production of missile, bomb and other strategic weapon systems. The initiative is intended to expand domestic defence manufacturing beyond state-owned defence firms.
SO WHAT?
Broader private-sector involvement could increase India’s capacity to produce strategic weapons and affect its regional military capabilities.
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economictimes.indiatimes.comen
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