Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Mann Ki Baat address, paid tribute to Kargil heroes while highlighting India's progress in defence production, indigenous technology, space exploration, water conservation, sports, education and handloom promotion, stressing the country's growing global stature and self-reliance
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said future wars may involve Artificial Intelligence but will ultimately be won by trained soldiers and national resolve. Commissioning INS Mahendragiri, he stressed balancing advanced technologies with conventional military strength and highlighted India's growing defence manufacturing capabilities
The Indian Navy will commission INS Mahendragiri, the sixth Project 17A stealth frigate, in Visakhapatnam. Built with more than 75 per cent indigenous content, the warship will enhance India's maritime capabilities and strengthen the Navy's presence in the Indo-Pacific.
