Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said India must become self-reliant in producing rare materials used in defence and aerospace sectors to emerge as a true technology creator and safeguard its technological sovereignty.

He was speaking after dedicating to the nation the Titanium and Superalloy Materials Plant at PTC Industries’ Strategic Materials Technology Complex in Lucknow. Built over 50 acres with an investment of ₹1,000 crore, the facility can produce over 6,000 tonnes of aviation-grade titanium and superalloys annually from domestic and recycled sources a significant milestone in India’s quest for strategic materials independence.

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“India must produce rare materials used in defence and aerospace to become a technolog

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