India will commission three indigenously built warships – INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray – on June 21 in Kolkata. Presided over by PM Modi, these platforms aim to enhance the Navy's combat, surveillance, and anti-submarine capabilities, boosting blue-water operations and maritime security.
The US ordered Anthropic to block foreign access to its AI models, citing national security. Allies, including France and Canada, expressed concern over US "nationalist" tech policy and called for greater European self-reliance in AI development.
The article discusses India's pursuit of self-reliance in defence, drawing lessons from Iran's missile and drone strategy and Ukraine's drone improvisation. It highlights India's diverse defence ecosystem and tailored approach, citing Operation Sindoor as an example of indigenous system success.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is launching a project to indigenously build long-range kamikaze drones with domestic partners, aiming for self-reliance in drone warfare. A tender has been issued for OWA-UAS design, development, and manufacturing, with the 5 Base Repair Depot as the nodal agency.
India's DRDO is developing an advanced Active Protection System (APS) for T-90 tanks, capable of intercepting threats over 1,500 m/s, including top-attack munitions. This indigenous system aims to enhance tank survivability against modern threats like ATGMs and drones.
India is developing indigenous laser weapons under Project Sudarshan Chakra to counter drone and missile threats from Pakistan and China. These directed-energy systems offer a cost-effective and sustainable solution for air defense, complementing existing missile and gun systems.
India is set to sign an $8 billion deal for German-designed Type 214 submarines, featuring air-independent propulsion (AIP) technology. The move aims to bolster India's naval capabilities amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific, driven by China's growing naval power and Pakistan's military ties with Beijing. The submarines will be built in India, involving technology transfer.
India's Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the northeast region, barring one or two states, may be free of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act by next year. This comes as violent incidents in the region have decreased by 80%, and the area under AFSPA has also shrunk by 80%.
Park Wan-soo, the governor-elect of Gyeongnam, is evaluated to have won the 9th National Simultaneous Local Elections by relying on his own strength, minimizing support from the People Power Party's central headquarters, and countering the Democratic Party's bid to reclaim the governorship with former provincial governor Kim Kyung-soo. Park emphasized his four-year track record of growth in population, economy, and resident welfare.
Niti Aayog's governing council, led by PM Narendra Modi, will meet on June 11 to review state chief secretaries' deliberations and actions taken on reforms. A day later, Modi will chair a meeting of North-East chief ministers. The meeting occurs amidst the West Asia conflict impacting India's economy.
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China's AI chipmakers are striving for self-reliance against US export controls, debating between versatile GPUs and specialized ASICs to challenge Nvidia's dominance. Key players like Huawei, Cambricon, and Moore Threads are central to this design debate.
India is set to replace its aging BMP infantry combat vehicles with the indigenous Future Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) program. This multi-billion dollar initiative focuses on drone integration, digitization, and high-mobility, marking a significant step towards self-reliance in defense manufacturing and modernizing the Army.
Media personality Akio Yaita commented on the US pausing a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan, urging against defeatism and emphasizing self-reliance. He stated that a pause is not a termination and that Taiwan must focus on its own defense capabilities and resilience.
Bouygues CEO Olivier Roussat urges Europe to develop greater technological independence, particularly in AI and satellite connectivity, warning against over-reliance on US infrastructure like Starlink.
The parent company of Yangtze Memory Technologies Co, China's leading 3D NAND flash memory manufacturer, has officially begun the tutoring process for an initial public offering, according to a regulatory filing.
YMTC, China's leading 3D NAND flash memory manufacturer, is preparing for an IPO. Its parent company has begun the official tutoring process with Citic Securities and China Securities, signaling a push for capital market involvement in the nation's semiconductor self-reliance efforts.
India's DRDO successfully completed final development trials for its ULPGM-V3 precision guided missile, designed for UAVs in air-to-ground and air-to-air modes. Developed with a fully domestic supply chain, the missile is ready for mass production, boosting India's self-reliance in defense.
India's DRDO successfully completed final trials of its Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in both air-to-ground and air-to-air modes. The missile, developed entirely within India's domestic defense ecosystem, demonstrated anti-tank and airborne target strike capabilities, marking a milestone for self-reliance in defense.
Fifty-two years ago, India detonated 'Smiling Buddha' in Rajasthan's Thar desert, marking its nuclear club entry. Officially a 'peaceful nuclear explosion,' the 1974 test demonstrated scientific self-reliance, announced strategic intent, triggered sanctions, and remains a consequential moment.
Chinese chip designer Loongson Technology has shipped more than 1 million units of its flagship desktop processor, marking a milestone for China’s efforts to build a self-sufficient semiconductor industry and move domestic central processing units (CPUs) beyond basic usability towards broader commercial adoption. The 3A6000 processor, designed for desktop computers, was built on Loongson’s self-developed LoongArch instruction set architecture, proprietary IP cores, and domestic manufacturing...
A call from the former CEO of Proton for Malays to abandon a “mentality of waiting for aid” has been met with ridicule online, with social media users pointing to the national carmaker’s own long history of government support. Speaking on Sunday at the inaugural Musyawarah Nasional (National Discourse) dialogue platform founded by Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Tahir said Malays needed to replace this perceived reliance on handouts with initiative. “Go for...
The Indian Coast Guard has commissioned ICGS Achal, the fifth Adamya-class fast patrol vessel, enhancing its coastal security and offshore asset protection. Built with 60% indigenous content at Goa Shipyard Ltd for Rs 473 crore, the vessel signifies India's growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing and will undertake diverse maritime operations.
India is significantly boosting defence spending and prioritizing domestic production, aiming for self-reliance and export growth. New policies like 'Make in India' and DAP 2020 are reshaping procurement, encouraging local manufacturing and foreign collaboration. Despite global supply chain challenges, indigenous production and exports are rising, signaling a strategic shift towards greater defence capability and autonomy.
