India marks a significant milestone in defense modernization as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates 'Surya', the nation's first domestically-developed fleet support vessel. This achievement underscores India's commitment to self-reliance in maritime defense infrastructure. Simultaneously, the milestone production of the 2,000th aero-engine in Koraput demonstrates India's growing aerospace manufacturing capabilities, strengthening the country's strategic autonomy and reducing dependency on foreign defense suppliers.

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