For the first time, India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas flew over foreign airspace to participate in the upcoming Bahrain Airshow, as the country prepares to showcase the indigenous fighter aircraft for international customers.

A joint sea exercise between Indian and Japanese coast guards began Jan.15 in the southern Indian city of Chennai, with the goal of enhancing cooperation on anti-piracy operations and search-and-rescue missions.

India has formulated new procedures for defense equipment acquisitions, giving top priority to indigenous production.