Mk-84 Bomb India

Desi 'Mk-84': Defence Ministry Kickstarts Project for 1,000-kg Indigenous Bombs

Desi ‘Mk-84’: Defence Ministry Kickstarts Project for 1,000-kg Indigenous Bombs

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April 4, 2026

India moves toward total self-reliance in air power with the development of a homegrown 1,000-kg aerial bomb. This high-calibre munition project aims to procure 600 units, ensuring the Indian Air Force has a steady, local supply of heavy-duty explosives for its Russian and Western fighter fleets.