DRDO has successfully completed the first flight trial of TARA, India’s indigenous glide weapon system, off the coast of Odisha. TARA is designed to convert unguided warheads into precision-guided strike weapons, improving accuracy and lethality against ground targets while keeping costs lower. Defence experts see the test as a major step toward greater self-reliance in indigenous weapon technology.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told the ANI National Security Summit 2.0 that lasting deterrence is vital to peace and stability in international relations. He linked India’s preparation for Operation Sindoor with the credibility of indigenous weapons, framing the operation as a clear demonstration of New Delhi’s deterrence posture to potential adversaries.
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