India parades domestic weapons amid China border tensions

New Delhi eyes expanded defense industry to develop its military power

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India's Republic Day parade in New Delhi on Jan. 26 featured a display of the country's growing defense industry.  © AP

SATOSHI IWAKI, Nikkei staff writer

NEW DELHI -- India showcased domestically produced weapons during a military parade on Friday, an apparent show of strength toward China amid a border dispute.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and members of his cabinet attended the event in New Delhi celebrating the 75th Republic Day, a holiday commemorating the 1950 adoption of the constitution.

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