India plans 1000-Kg aerial bomb for IAF, raising regional concerns
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India has initiated plans to procure a 1000-kg aerial bomb for its Air Force, citing indigenous design and development.
The Ministry of Defence has issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) for the project.The move has raised concerns about India’s military ambitions in the region. The bomb, akin to Mk-84, is designed to be compatible with both Russian and Western-origin aircraft operated by the IAF.
The development phase requires a minimum 50% indigenous content and is expected to be completed within 2.5 years. The IAF will facilitate the process, pushing for indigenous development to scale up operations.
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