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A torpedo is essentially an autonomous underwater missile designed to hunt submarines, surface ships, or even land targets. Loading one is a meticulous, safety‑critical task—think of it as the “fuel‑up” for a submarine’s most lethal payload. Ranchi may not sit on a coastline, but it’s become a strategic hub for defence research and logistics :
| Facility | Core Function | |----------|---------------| | | Works on underwater weapons, sonar, and torpedo guidance systems. | | Indian Ordnance Factories (IOF) – Ordnance Factory Ranchi (OFR) | Manufactures high‑explosive components used in naval munitions. | | Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Hub | Handles storage, quality‑control, and pre‑shipment of heavy weaponry for the Navy and Coast Guard. |
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