The Indian Air Force’s Base Repair Depot in Nashik has completed an indigenous overhaul of the Indian Navy’s MiG-29K ejection seat, a job previously carried out in Russia. The refurbished seat was handed over to the Navy in a ceremony attended by Air Marshal Yalla Umesh and senior Maintenance Command officials. The IAF says the move strengthens Atmanirbharta in defence manufacturing and maintenance. Separately, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid foundation stones in Andhra Pradesh for AMCA integration and naval systems projects.
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