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Pokhran tests changed world's perception of India: DRDO chief

New Delhi: The Pokhran nuclear tests in May 1998 changed the world's perception of India in terms of technology capability, DRDO chief Avinash Chander said today.Addressing DRDO fraternity on the occasion of National Technology Day

Series of perfect launches of Bo5, the underwater launched strategic missile further demonstrate DRDO's capability towards achieving the triad, Chander said.

Recollecting the struggles and challenges posed by more and more technology denials as the impact of India achieving nuclear capabilities, he mentioned how ongoing interactions by western countries were withheld, forcing India to indigenously develop the technologies.

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