India Signs Rs 53,866 Crore Deal for Eight Navy Corvettes
India's defence ministry has signed a deal worth Rs 53,866 crore for eight corvettes for the Navy. The corvettes are indigenous, meaning they are made in India.
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Context: Corvettes are small, fast warships used for coastal and anti-submarine duties. India has been building more of its warships at home under the Make in India push, reducing dependence on imports.
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