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Economics of interception: Jwala’s cost challenge

Reported by The Hindu 15 Oct 2026, 10:55 am IST 1 min read

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The rapid growth of inexpensive drones has created a different requirement: interceptors that are cheap enough to use repeatedly, yet reliable enough to protect military bases, troops and critical infrastructure

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Section: India
Topics: Defence & security
First reported by: The Hindu
Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026, 10:55 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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