PM Modi Commissions 3 Indigenous Naval Ships: INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, INS Agray in Kolkata

KAVACH Version 4.0 Commissioned on SCR: India’s Indigenous Automatic Train Protection System Explained

KAVACH, India's indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system, has been upgraded to Version 4.0 and commissioned on the South Central Railway's Malkajgiri–Kamareddi section over 108 route km. This is crucial for UPSC as it touches infrastructure, safety technology, and comparisons with global systems like ETCS, ATC, and PTC. The article also links to Sam Pitroda committee recommendations on railway modernisation.

AM/NS India Supplies 100% Steel for INS Malvan, 2nd Mahe Class ASW Shallow Watercraft Commissioned

INS Malvan, the Indian Navy's latest indigenously-built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Watercraft (ASW-SWC), has been commissioned using specialised steel from AM/NS India's Hazira plant in Surat. This highlights India's growing defence indigenisation (80%+ content) and the strategic role of Gujarat's industrial ecosystem in national security.

INS Nipun Commissioned: Indian Navy's 2nd Nistar-class Diving Support Vessel Enhances Submarine Rescue Capability

INS Nipun, the Indian Navy's second Nistar-class Diving Support Vessel, was commissioned at Mumbai. Built indigenously by HSL, it enhances India's submarine rescue, deep-sea diving, and salvage capabilities, marking a step towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence.

Subsea Cables Carry 99% Internet Traffic: Vulnerabilities, Ownership Concentration & India's Resilience Plan

Subsea cables carry over 99% of global internet traffic, yet their supply chain is concentrated among a few private players and hyperscalers, making them vulnerable to sabotage, cyberattacks, and economic disruption. Recent NATO, Finland, and China incidents highlight intensifying threats, while India is building repair capacity via a DoT single-window clearance portal. This is a high-yield topic for GS3 infrastructure, science-tech, and security questions.

Govt to Mandate Design-in-India Chips for Smart Meters by Mid-2028, 7.24 Cr Installed

The government plans to mandate domestically designed and manufactured chips in smart meters by mid-2028 to counter cybersecurity threats and reduce import dependence. With 7.24 crore smart meters already installed under various schemes, this move also aims at cost reduction and grid modernization under the new National Electricity Policy.

HAL's LUH with 60% Indigenous Content Set to Replace Ageing Cheetah/Chetak Fleets

India's military helicopter fleet in the Himalayas is critically ageing, with Cheetah/Chetak helicopters over 50 years old. The indigenous Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) by HAL, with 60% indigenisation and 1,300+ hours of testing, is the strategic solution to enhance operational readiness and self-reliance under Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

IAF Successfully Tests Indigenous Long-Range Glide Bomb Khagantak-243, Boosts Atmanirbhar Bharat

The Indian Air Force successfully conducted the drop trial of the indigenously designed Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB), Khagantak-243. This milestone enhances India's precision-strike capability from stand-off ranges, reducing dependence on imports and aligning with the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision. For exam aspirants, this is a key data point for defence modernisation and indigenous technology questions.

RIL, Rolls-Royce Sign JV for Indigenous AMCA Combat Engine; Aerospace Gas Turbine Complex Planned

Reliance Industries (RIL) and Rolls-Royce have formed a joint venture to design, develop, and manufacture a sovereign combat engine for India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). This is a major step towards defence indigenisation and Atmanirbhar Bharat, with plans for an Aerospace Gas Turbine Complex. For exam aspirants, this links to defence technology, Make in India, and strategic autonomy.