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India Optel, Safran Sign Pact to Manufacture Combat-Proven Navigation and Fire-Control Systems Under Make in India

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India Optel Limited has partnered with France’s Safran Electronics and Defence to manufacture two advanced defence systems in India, enhancing the Make-in-India initiative. The agreement, signed on December 22, 2025, emphasizes domestic production of the SIGMA 30N navigation system and CM3-MR sight, improving India’s defence capabilities and reducing import reliance.

Rajnath Singh Flags Off Maiden Flight of Tejas Mk1A; India Private Aerospace Firms Power Its Supply Chain

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India is advancing towards replacing its MiG-21 fleet by launching the Tejas Mk1A, domestically developed Light Combat Aircraft, on October 17, 2025. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted India’s growing self-reliance in defense, targeting increased production and exports while incorporating private industry into the supply chain, enhancing capability and efficiency.