Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted several significant defence achievements in his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' programme on Sunday. According to reports from Business Standard, Modi noted that India attained achievements concerning security and self-reliance in June that will fill every citizen with pride. The Prime Minister specifically mentioned the maiden successful flight of the first made-in-India C-295 military transport aircraft and DRDO successfully testing the indigenous 'Long-Range Land-Attack Cruise Missile'. As per Business Standard, Modi emphasized that these successes are linked to the country's security and self-reliance, stating that 'from the seas to the skies, our India is becoming increasingly secure and self-reliant'. In the latest episode, Modi celebrated India's strides towards self-reliance in defence and aviation, highlighting how these achievements demonstrate the country's growing capabilities in defence research and manufacturing.
Modi also referred to the induction of INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray in the Indian Navy earlier this month. As reported by Business Standard, he emphasized that everything from the design to the manufacturing of these ships is indigenous. The Prime Minister stated that he recently had the opportunity to attend a Navy-related event in Kolkata, where these ships were inducted into the Indian Navy's fleet. He noted that half of the year 2026 is drawing to a close, and over these six months, numerous achievements of the countrymen have been discussed in Mann Ki Baat. In the latest episode, Modi highlighted that these indigenous naval platforms have joined the Indian Navy, with every aspect of their design and manufacturing being indigenous.
According to reports from Business Standard, Modi highlighted a major success in the aviation sector, stating that 40 C-295 aircraft are being manufactured right here in India. He noted that this is providing new momentum to the MSME and aerospace sectors, raising employment opportunities, and strengthening the resolve for an Atmanirbhar Bharat. The C-295 aircraft is 'Made in India' and has completed its maiden flight, marking a significant milestone in India's defence manufacturing capabilities. In the latest episode, Modi celebrated this achievement as part of India's strides towards self-reliance in aviation, emphasizing the country's growing capabilities in aircraft manufacturing.
As reported by Business Standard, the DRDO conducted a successful flight-test of Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on June 15, 2026. All test objectives were fully met, as per the data captured by various tracking instruments deployed by Integrated Test Range, Chandipur. The LRLACM is an indigenously developed missile with all sub-systems developed by various DRDO laboratories and Indian Industry partners, with Aeronautical Development Establishment, Bengaluru serving as the Nodal Laboratory. Modi noted that the missile was 'developed jointly by DRDO laboratories and Indian industry partners', demonstrating the country's growing capabilities in defence research and manufacturing. In the latest episode, Modi highlighted this successful missile testing as part of India's defence self-reliance achievements.
