GyanGramQuestion
Which of the following items of defence hardware is/are manufactured in India ?
1. su-30 MKI Fighter Jets
2. T-90 MK-111 Tanks
3. Akula Class Submarine Select the answer using the code given below :
PRELIMS 2026 · SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Which of the following items of defence hardware is/are manufactured in India ? 1. su-30…
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Approach: Distinguish between indigenous/licensed manufacturing and strategic leasing or direct procurement of foreign defence hardware.
- **Correct Answer:** (a) 1 and 2
- **Su-30 MKI Fighter Jets:** These are manufactured in India by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) under a technology transfer agreement with Russia. It forms the backbone of the Indian Air Force.
- **T-90 MK-III Tanks:** These are produced indigenously at the Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF) in Avadi, Chennai, under a licensed production agreement with Russia.
- **Why option 3 is incorrect:**
- **Akula Class Submarines:** These are Russian-origin nuclear-powered attack submarines. India has leased these vessels (e.g., INS Chakra) from Russia for training and operational purposes, but they are not manufactured in India.
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