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		<lang class="3" style="Headline1"  font="Chronicle Display" fontStyle="Roman" size="29">NSTL celebrates 57th Lab Raising Day</lang>
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	<lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">Visakhapatnam:Naval Science &amp; Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam, celebrated its 57th Lab Raising Day marking more than five decades of dedicated service to the nation in the field of defence research and technology development.</lang>
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	<lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">NSTL is engaged in the development of underwater weapons, stealth technologies and advanced hydrodynamic technologies, addressing critical requirements of the Indian Navy. Its sustained efforts in indigenous technology development have contributed significantly towards enhancing the operational capabilities and self-reliance. With a strong focus on innovation, indigenisation and technological excellence, NSTL remains committed to developing and delivering cutting-edge and futuristic technologies, thereby contributing to the vision of a self-reliant and technologically advanced Indian defence sector.</lang>
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