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Independence Day Special
Cover Story

4 Defence and

National Security

India is scripting a new narrative of self-reliance in the new era
of defence and security. Whether it is terrorism or Naxalism,
firm action has become India’s new policy.

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Decisive action was taken
Indigenously built Tejas fighter aircraft against cross-border terror
n The indigenous Tejas fighter aircraft received Final infrastructure through the
Operational Clearance in February 2019, and the 2016 surgical strikes and the
Indian Air Force approved the procurement of 83 2019 Balakot airstrikes.
such aircraft.

32 Defence Export

Defence Budget ₹38,400
n Defence budget crore
of approximately
₹8 lakh crore
(2026-27)
n A threefold
increase
compared to 56-fold increase 34
2013-14.
₹686 Operation Sindoor (2025)
crore n 9 terror camps destroyed; over 100
terrorists eliminated.
2014 2026
n Precision strikes on 11 military targets.
Export of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile
Indian defence products are reaching over 80 countries, n 20% damage to Pakistan Air Force
with the export of the BrahMos supersonic cruise infrastructure.
missile playing a significant role.

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