He outlined the agency’s roadmap, which includes a 2000-acre dedicated Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) complex at Kulasekarapattinam in Tuticorin district. 

India has become Europe’s third-largest arms exporter, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said, citing rising demand under the ‘Rearm Europe’ initiative. Defence exports have reached a record Rs 38,424 crore, supported by a growing manufacturing ecosystem, while India explores joint ventures with European partners to expand market access