India and Japan sign defence co-development pact for naval masts
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India and Japan have signed their first bilateral defence co-development agreement, focusing on the UNICORN naval mast. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) will manufacture the system in India, integrating local sensors and antennas. This partnership enhances India's Make in India initiative and strengthens strategic ties between the two nations.
• Japan's NEC Corporation provides design and core technologies.
• The UNICORN system aims for deployment on Indian Navy warships.
Immediate market implications may arise from increased defence contracts and local manufacturing opportunities.
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