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India Stresses Defence Self-Reliance At Air Exercise Tarang Shakti

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told the Tarang Shakti exercise that defence self-reliance is the bedrock of national strength, remarks coming as discussion grows over the Indian Air Force's shrinking squadrons. Commentators, including an NDTV opinion piece, argue autonomous 'wingman' drones could help offset the force's aircraft shortfalls amid procurement delays.

Why now: The Tarang Shakti exercise and debate over IAF squadron strength and drone solutions are drawing attention in India.

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• US made no formal F-35 fighter jets offer to India: IAF chief · ThePrint
• No formal F-35 offer from US; government yet to decide on Su-57 offer: IAF Chief · The New Indian Express
• Rajnath Singh Calls Defence Self-Reliance Bedrock Of National Strength At Exercise Tarang Shakti · Swarajya
• Opinion | Autonomous Wingmen Could Be The Answer To Indian Air Force's Squeeze · NDTV

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