DRDO Showcases Made-in-India Weapons at Tarang Shakti Exercise in Tamil Nadu
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) displayed various made-in-India weapon systems at the ongoing Tarang Shakti exercise in Sulur, Tamil Nadu. DRDO Chairperson Samir V Kamat highlighted the importance of this exercise for showcasing domestic weapons, stating, “The Tarang Shakti exercise of the Air Force is a very good example of all domestic products that we are developing and the display of those products gives confidence to all our countrymen that the Air Force is fully capable of saving the country when the need arises.”
AMCA Fighter Jet Development
When asked about the AMCA fighter jet, Kamat explained, “AMCA is the 5.5 generation fighter, it’s a stealth aircraft, we have just started the development project, design is now complete and we hope to complete our development trials by 2034 and it should get inducted by 2035.” He expressed optimism that India will soon become self-reliant in defense products.
International Participation
Chief of the German Air Force, Lieutenant General Ingo Gerhartz, shared his positive experience, saying, “It was a great experience flying together with the Indian Air Force and doing together with the Spanish Air Force and French Air Force.” He also praised the hospitality in India. Brigadier General Guillaume Thomas of the French Air Force commended the professionalism of the Indian Air Force and expressed satisfaction with the exercise.
Tarang Shakti 2024
The Tarang Shakti 2024 exercise began on August 6 in Sulur, Tamil Nadu, and will continue until August 14. The second phase will be held in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, from August 29 to September 14. The exercise aims to strengthen strategic relationships with international partners. Indian Air Force’s LCA Tejas, Mirage 2000, and Rafale are participating in this mega exercise.
Successful Test-Fire
Earlier today, DRDO successfully test-fired the Made-in-India Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MP-ATGM) at the field firing range in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
Doubts Revealed
DRDO -: DRDO stands for Defence Research and Development Organisation. It is an Indian government agency responsible for developing technology for the military.
Tarang Shakti Exercise -: Tarang Shakti Exercise is a military event where different countries come together to practice and show their military skills and equipment.
Tamil Nadu -: Tamil Nadu is a state in the southern part of India. It is known for its rich culture and history.
Samir V Kamat -: Samir V Kamat is the Chairperson of DRDO. He is a key person in charge of developing new technologies for India’s defense.
AMCA fighter jet -: The AMCA fighter jet is a new type of advanced aircraft being developed in India. It is designed to be very stealthy, which means it can avoid being detected by enemy radar.
5.5 generation stealth aircraft -: A 5.5 generation stealth aircraft is a very advanced type of airplane that is hard to detect by enemies. It has the latest technology for fighting in the air.
Jaisalmer -: Jaisalmer is a city in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is known for its beautiful forts and desert landscape.
Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile -: A Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile is a weapon that a soldier can carry and use to destroy enemy tanks. It is very powerful and accurate.