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India Boosts Defence Spending and Indigenous Manufacturing
India's Defence Ministry has approved significant military purchases totaling over ₹1 lakh crore, with a strong emphasis on indigenous procurement. This includes substantial investments in missile and air defence systems, alongside a new defence manufacturing facility by Adani Group in Madhya Pradesh. These moves aim to bolster national security and promote self-reliance in defence production.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 3 · Centre 10 · Right 4 n = 17
- Left (3): The Hindu, The Telegraph (India), The Wire
- Centre (10): Business Standard, Dainik Bhaskar, Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times, NDTV, Telangana Today, The Free Press Journal, The Indian Express, The Times of India, The Tribune
- Right (4): Firstpost, India Today, Swarajya, The Pioneer
- International (1): Reuters