Indian Air Force seeks local makers for critical spares

The Indian Air Force is urging domestic manufacturers to produce dozens of critical components after wars in Ukraine and the Middle East disrupted defense supply chains, causing scarcity of spares and skyrocketing costs. At a meeting in New Delhi, officials outlined needed parts including GPS antennas for missiles and helicopter rotor chains, as part of a broader push for self-reliance in military production under Prime Minister Modi's 'Make in India' initiative.