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Japan, shifting from its pacifist constitution, is now poised to export lethal weapons. This significant policy change, driven by regional security concerns, allows Tokyo to leverage its advanced defense technology. The move opens new avenues for its burgeoning defense industry, potentially transforming Japan into a major global arms supplier.

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi reviewed indigenous aviation capabilities at HAL, including a sortie on the LCH Prachand. This highlights India's push for self-reliance in defence, enhancing its anti-armour capabilities with indigenously developed platforms and missiles like HELINA and Dhruvastra for modern warfare.

India's self-reliance in advanced weaponry is bolstered by the induction-ready Dhruvastra, a helicopter-launched anti-tank missile. Developed by DRDO, this third-generation system offers fire-and-forget capability and precision targeting, significantly enhancing India's anti-armour warfare capabilities, especially in high-altitude terrains.

India's naval prowess is significantly enhanced with the commissioning of the indigenous stealth frigate Taragiri. This advanced warship, armed with BrahMos missiles, boasts cutting-edge stealth technology and multi-role capabilities. Representing a leap in indigenous defense manufacturing, Taragiri underscores India's commitment to self-reliance and strengthens its maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region.

The contract for the procurement of Tunguska systems, valued at Rs 445 crore, for the Indian Army, was signed with JSC Rosoboronexport of Russia in the presence of defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi. These cutting-edge missiles will enhance India’s multi-layered air defence capabilities against aerial threats. Tunguska is designed to provide day-and- night protection for infantry and tank regiments against low-flying aircraft, helicopters, and cruise missiles in all-weather conditions.

India achieved a significant milestone with the successful maiden proof trial of the Pinaka Extended Range Rocket at Pokhran. Twenty-four rockets were fired, demonstrating high accuracy, consistency, and lethality, bolstering the nation's indigenous rocket artillery capabilities. This trial, involving production batches, signifies readiness for operational deployment and strengthens India's self-reliance in defence manufacturing.

India's defence ministry has boosted naval and coast guard capabilities with two major deals worth over Rs 5,000 crore. The Indian Coast Guard will receive six advanced maritime helicopters from HAL, enhancing its security roles. Meanwhile, the Indian Navy is acquiring advanced Shtil surface-to-air missiles from Russia to bolster warship defence against aerial threats.

BJP president JP Nadda said on Saturday that public sector banks (PSB) have sanctioned loans worth Rs 24,260 crore to 5.46 lakh MSMEs under 100 per cent Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme within 14 days of the launch of the "aatmanirbhar bharat" campaign. "Within just 14 days since the aatmanirbhar bharat Abhiyan was announced, PSBs have already sanctioned loans worth Rs 24,260 crore to about 5.46 lakh MSMEs under 100 per cent ECLGS.