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Missile program success demonstrates test infrastructure importance
  • DRDO invested thousands of crores in Odisha test ranges
  • Enables complete Atmanirbhar status in missile technology
  • Allows rapid iteration and development cycles
  • Jet engine program lacks equivalent investment
SundepanIndia Today00:24:47

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00:24:47
“The DRDO chief says I can make any missile from a shoulder fired missile to an intercontinental ballistic missile. I am completely Atman in missile tech. And why is he so confident? It's because he has the test facilities.” — Sundepan
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00:25:23
“Could we have become a missile power without investing in missile test facilities? No. The answer is no.” — Sundepan

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