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DRDO lists 108 defence items for Indian firm
Why is it in news?
- The DRDO has identified a list of 108 military subsystems and components for development by the Indian industry and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will provide support for the process.
Details:
- The announcement follows the 101 items on the negative import list issued by the Defence Ministry, which have to be domestically procured in a phased manner.
- This was part of a series of measures announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in May to promote domestic defence manufacturing as part of the “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiative.