Inside the sprawling complex of Kerala Minerals and Metals Limited (KMML) on the Malabar coast lies India’s only titanium sponge plant. Since 2011, this facility has produced the spongy silver-grey metal that forms the backbone of modern fighters, submarines and missiles, Mathrubhumi reported.It is a national achievement, placing India among just seven countries worldwide with this capability.&
Kerala’s Titanium Bottleneck Threatens India’s Defence Ambitions; TEJAS, AMCA Most Immediate Pressure Points
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