In what could be a significant success for indigenous weapon systems, two South American countries have shown interest in the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers.
In the Union Budget 2023-24, the Capital Investment Outlay for Defence ministry has been increased steeply for the third year in a row by 33 per cent to Rs 10 lakh crore, which would be 3.3 per cent of GDP.
After Home Amit Shah's announcement of 10 pc reservation for Agniveers in CAPF and Assam Rifles, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has announced another 10 pc reservation for Agniveers in the Indian Coast Guard, defence civilian posts and all the 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings.