Rajnath Singh calls for indigenous defence manufacturing projects for national security

Defence minister Rajnath Singh calls for self-reliance in the defence manufacturing sector, citing national security concerns. He believes indigenous defence manufacturing projects would significantly strengthen India's defence sector. Singh was addressing a gathering after laying the foundation stone for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft project and several strategic defence manufacturing units in Andhra Pradesh's Sri Satya Sai district. The project aims to develop fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft and enhance coastal security.