Modi on Kargil Diwas praises soldiers, touts local defense tech

INS Mahendragiri over 75% Indian materials

Modi celebrated INS Mahendragiri, a new warship built with over 75% Indian materials, as proof of Atmanirbhar Bharat in action.
He also gave a shoutout to DRDO for successful rocket and missile tests, and highlighted a new international deal for BrahMos and Astra missiles.
All this, he said, shows the world is starting to trust Indian-made defense tech.