Even though the DRDO claimed in 2021 to have successfully developed a 9x19 mm machine pistol for use by the military, paramilitaries and police forces, the Army has raised a tender to indigenously source 5,000 of them.
US Navy Ship (USNS) Charles Drew arrived at L&T s Shipyard at Kattupalli, Chennai on Sunday for undertaking repairs and allied services, adding a new dimension to the India-US strategic partnership, officials said.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "For promoting industry-led research and development (R&D) efforts, I would sanction at least five projects under Make-I during the financial year 2022-23."