Rare Earth Magnet Production: Taking a step towards self-reliance, the Government of India is about to launch a new scheme of Rs 7,350 crore for Rare Earth Permanent Magnet (REPM) production. The main objective of this scheme is to increase its production in India and reduce dependence on its imports from abroad. This decision is being linked to China’s decision when it had banned REPM exports in April this year. Due to which India’s automobile and electronics sectors were dealt a major blow.

Under this decision, the Government of India has planned to start 5 integrated REPM manufacturing units. Under which a target of 6000 tonnes production has been set annually. To further support this decision, the Government of India has also announced subsidy. Companies will be given 15 percent subsidy.

What is the objective of the Government of India?

The Government of India wants to create an ecosystem of rare earth permanent magnet production in the country, so that dependence on foreign countries can be reduced. If we talk about the present time, India imports 100 percent of its REPM requirements from abroad. There may also be problems due to the ongoing turmoil at the global level. Therefore, India wants to be self-reliant, so that it does not have to depend on anyone else for automobile, electronics, wind energy and defense sectors.

Under this scheme, 5 manufacturing units will be established in India. Out of which each unit will produce between 600 tonnes to 1200 tonnes every year according to its capacity. The Government of India has set a time limit of 7 years to accomplish this target. A ministerial monitoring committee will also be formed by the government. Who will ensure that the pace of the plan is good and it achieves the target on time.

What is Rare Earth Permanent Magnet?

Rare earth permanent magnets are used to make different parts of cars. These are a special kind of elements. Whose performance capability is very high. Therefore they are used to make hybrid vehicles and defense equipment.

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After ‘self -sufficient India’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dream of ‘Make for the World’ is beginning to come true. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the first military vehicle plant of Tata Company in North African country Morocco on Tuesday (September 23, 2025). This is India’s first weapon plant in another country.

Addressing the inauguration ceremony, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh clearly said, “Self-reliance for India does not mean isolation, but to develop strategic freedom that can protect your nation independently and at the same time maintain connectivity with global colleagues.”

Big step for India’s defense industry: Rajnath

Rajnath Singh described the establishment of Defense Manufacturing Facility of Tata Advance System Limited (TASL) in Casablanca, Morocco as a historic moment. He said, ‘This is not only for the company, but for the entire Indian Defense Industry.’ Tasl is the subsidiary of Tata Sons. During the ceremony, Moroccan Defense Minister Abdeltif Lodiyi was also present.

APC There will be 12 soldiers seating ability

Spread in about 20 thousand square meters, this facility will manufacture the Advance Armard Combat Vehicle (APC), which is also known as WHAP. The whap vehicle has been prepared by Tata in association with Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). This military vehicle of about 26 tons has a seating capacity of a total of 12 soldiers, including the driver and commander. In the border and bumpy areas of far-flung areas, soldiers can move very fast in these trains.

Atgm And 30-40 mm Will be equipped with gun Whap

The special thing is that whap is an antibius vehicle, which can easily cross the river drains. These trains can also be used in the desert. Due to being used in Morocco, these whap vehicles have had to undergo tough tests in the desert of Africa.

These armored vehicles do not affect the bullet or ammunition. The whap has a gun of 30-40 mm and can be equipped with ATGM i.e. anti-tank guided missile. The troupe commander can firing on the enemy from the roof of the vehicle through a special tart.

This plant will prove beneficial for India and Morocco- Rajnath

Addressing the inauguration ceremony, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said, ‘This plant is also a bridge between the region and the global market. Because Morocco is recognized as a natural link between the Gateway-to-Africa and Europe, the Middle East and the Atlantic Ocean.

The Defense Minister said, “On the other hand, India has emerged as a trusted partner of an emerging hub of innovation and global South with its growing industrial and technology base. Therefore, this plant will be beneficial for both countries.

,Make in India, With ,Make with friends, But also doing work- Rajnath

He said, ‘We are also working on’ Make in India ‘in India on’ Make with Friends ‘, under which we will develop and produce cutting-edge technology in collaboration with trusted partners and eventually the benefit of our innovation under Make for the World will be shared with the whole world.’

In September 2024, the Ministry of Defense of Morocco signed an agreement with TASL to make whap armored vehicles. The whap vehicle has been prepared by Tata in collaboration with Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO).

Indian Army on border with China Whap Use it

The Indian Army uses these whap vehicles for the movement of soldiers at an altitude of 17 thousand feet in East Ladakh, already bordering China. Apart from this, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is also using these special vehicles against terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.

According to the agreement, construction of vehicles was to start from TASL plant within 18 months, but the company has started production three months ago .. 100 whap vehicles can be constructed every year from this plant. After that it is believed that these vehicles will be exported to other countries of Africa from the plant.

Rajnath Singh is on Morocco on a two-day visit on 22-23 September. This is the Indian Defense Minister’s first visit to the North African country, which outlines the growing strategic cooperation between the two countries.

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Us Dia Report on India-China: India’s foreign and defense policy has long been focused in Pakistan, but the latest report of the US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) claimed that India now considers China its main political rival. According to the report, Pakistan is now being deemed to have only an enlightenment (assistant) threat. The DIA report also claimed, “Prime Minister Modi’s defense priorities are now focused on increasing global leadership, China’s competition and India’s military strength. This strategy is not only a war preparation, but is towards shaping the regional and global power balance.”

The report cited incidents such as May 2025’s India-Pakistan military conflict and Pahalgam attack claim that “Pakistan’s role remains in regional instability, but India’s real strategic preparations are being done with China. This situation shows a significant change in India’s defense policies. India’s border dispute with China has been running for years, especially in the Ladakh sector. Even though there is a dispute in Ladakh sector. But the agreement has been reached, but the dispute is not over.

India’s defense diplomacy and plan to balance China
India is implementing its ‘Made in India’ policy more rapidly in 2025, which increases self -sufficiency in arms manufacturing and reduces the dependence of foreign supply chains. Along with this, India is strengthening regional partnerships through military exercises, training, sales and information partnership in the Indian Ocean region and Indo-Pacific. India’s activism in Quad, ASEAN and other multilateral groups is part of this strategy, which will help reduce China’s influence and increase India’s leadership role.

Us intelligence report on India-pakistan: After the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor, an American intelligence report has revealed that Pakistan is in danger of its existence from India. In such a situation, Pakistan is increasing its nuclear weapons. Because for Pakistan in traditional war, fighting India can prove to be a crooked kheer.

The US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has submitted its intelligence report to the US Representative Assembly (Congress) in the year 2025 on global threats. This report mentions incidents till May 11. A day earlier, a military conflict that lasted for four days in India and Pakistan was stopped.

India ran operation vermilion after Pakistani attack

However, India had made it clear that the military conflict was done on the request of Pakistan, but US President Donald Trump tried to rob the accolades to conduct a ceasefire.

On 22 April, India teased Operation against Pakistan to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack. India ruined 11 airbase and nine terrorist bases of Pakistan. Pakistan also made drones and missile attacks against India, which India had completely failed.

Two nuclear countries came face to face for the first time on the issue of terrorism

After Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi had bluntly said that now Pakistan’s nuclear-bluff i.e. blackmailing of nuclear weapons will not be tolerated. This was the first time in the history of the world that two nuclear countries came face to face on the issue of terrorism. Despite this, India had completed revenge for the Pahalgam terror attack from Pakistan through Operation Sindoor.

India’s main enemies China, Pakistan are just a supportive threat- US report

However, in the American Intelligence Report, it has been said that India considers China the main enemy and considers Pakistan to be a mere enlightenment threat in terms of security. The report also mentions Pahalgam attack and India-Pakistan military conflict (6-10 May).

The report said that Pakistan has also collected WMD i.e. Vapans of Mass Destraction from abroad. The report states that Pakistan is dependent on China to bring its military needs and economy back on track.

America is also afraid of India’s growing strength

According to the US intelligence report, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is busy in increasing the military strength of the country under the Make in India Initiative so that China can be counted and given global leadership. According to American Dia, India is doing defense partnership from other countries through military exercises, military training, weapons selling and information sharing in the Indian Ocean region to reduce China’s influence and global leadership. If India is increasing its role in the Indo-Pacific sector, then it is taking part in organizations like Quad, BRICS, SCO and ASEAN.

There was an agreement between India and China, but the dispute was not over

The report said that even though India has signed a dysenting agreement with China in October 2024, the border dispute is not over. Under the agreement, both countries have retreated their armies.

In this report, India’s growing military power has also been told. It was said that India has tested missiles like Agni-1 and Agni-5 capable of carrying nuclear weapons. With this, the second nuclear submarine (INS Ariya) has recently been inducted into the Indian Navy’s warships to scare enemies to strengthen the nuclear tride.

Russian tank and aircraft spinal cord of Indian military strength- US report

According to the Intelligence report, India under the leadership of PM Modi is reducing dependence on Russia for its weapons need, yet Russian tanks and fighter jets continue to depend on Russia for spare parts. Because the tanks and fighter aircraft for Russia are the backbone of India’s military strength, so that the dangers from China and Pakistan can be dealt with.