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Existing structure: Fifty two laboratories involved by 5000 scientists and 25,000 technical and non technical supporting staffs. Technology and products developed till date is worth over 1.27 lakh crore. More than 520 ongoing projects with the budget of 14,358 crore. Nuclear test have been successful, but most projects are being delayed which has been the reason for increase in the estimation cost.

Fighters: To make sure Tejas LCA Mark-I gets final operational clearance by revised Dec 2015 deadline, Tejas Mark-II, is intended to be upgraded with more powerful engines and still lies in the designing stage. 5th-Gen twin-engine advanced medium combat aircraft is yet be designed and then to be developed.

Nuclear submarines: The newly developed INS Arihant, has to go under sea trails and also firing of K-15 (750-km) missiles are to be tested. Viable the long range missiles like K-4 (over 2,000-km). Ensure the quick completion of two under construction missiles.

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