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India opens missile manufacturing to private sector
India is set to allow private companies to manufacture missiles, a move aimed at increasing defence production to meet rising demand. The government has selected four private defence firms to complete DRDO missile programmes within three to five years. This initiative is seen by some as a defence game-changer, while others raise concerns about security challenges. Israeli firm Rafael has expressed interest in India building its Iron Dome missiles, suggesting export potential as a significant factor.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 0 · Centre 2 · Right 2 n = 4
- Centre (2 votes, 3 outlets): Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), Mathrubhumi English
- Right (2): Swarajya, The Pioneer