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Economy Booming, War Preparedness Next Level: PM Modi's Vision for a Stronger India.
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News18•27-09-2026, 23:49
Economy Booming, War Preparedness Next Level: PM Modi's Vision for a Stronger India.
- •India's economy grew by 7.8% in the April-June quarter, with global agencies raising growth estimates.
- •India is rapidly moving towards self-reliance in defense, successfully testing the indigenous KAL long-range attack drone.
- •160 indigenous SAT-SAAW smart bombs are being procured for the Indian Air Force, capable of striking targets 100-110 km away.
- •Joint military exercises with the US, 'Yudh Abhyas', are underway in Auli, Uttarakhand, showcasing India's defense readiness.
- •Micron's chip plant in Sanand, Gujarat, and Tata's Dholera wafer plant are strengthening India's position in the semiconductor supply chain.
Key Questions Answered
India's real GDP grew by 7.8 percent in the April-June quarter, exceeding the Reserve Bank's estimate of around 7 percent and improving upon the 6.9 percent recorded in the same quarter last year.
The long-range attack drone KAL was developed by IG Defence, a defense technology company based in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, and was successfully tested at the Pokhran Field Firing Range.
The Indian Air Force is purchasing 160 satellite-guided smart anti-airfield weapons (SAT-SAAW) through an 811 crore rupee deal signed with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL).
