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The Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) has transferred steel manufacturing technologies to enhance India's naval capabilities. Key technologies include DMR 249A steel sheets and plates for naval applications, handed to Bokaro Steel Plant, JSW Steel Ltd., Bhilai Steel Plant, and Rourkela Steel Plant.

These technologies ensure compliance with naval standards and support indigenous defense manufacturing. In a separate initiative, Sagar Defence Engineering is set to establish an Autonomous Maritime Shipyard in Andhra Pradesh, with an investment of Rs 45 crore, creating 750 jobs and positioning the state as a hub for maritime innovation. The project is expected to commence operations by November 2026.