Rs 70,000 cr investments proposed for def corridors in UP, TN; Rs 10,000 crore already invested: Rajnath
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced a proposal for ₹70,000 crore investments in defence corridors in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, building on ₹10,000 crore already invested. This initiative aims to enhance India's defence preparedness and promote indigenous manufacturing, with advanced systems like Akash Teer and BrahMos already in use. The focus on domestic production is underscored by the allocation of 75% of the defence modernisation budget to support Indian industries.