<h1>Karnataka seeks Defence Minister approval for two defence corridors in Kolar-Chikkaballapura and Hubballi-Belagavi regions</h1> Karnataka's state government will meet with the Defence Minister to request approval for two defence corridors - one in the Kolar-Chikkaballapura region and another in the Hubballi-Belagavi belt. The state's Industries Minister emphasized Karnataka's 65% contribution to India's aerospace and defence sector, ranking first nationally and third globally. The state hosts major companies including aerospace manufacturers and already operates an aerospace park near an airport. Officials argue Karnataka deserves these corridors given its significant sector contribution, noting that other states have already received similar projects. The government also plans another aerospace and defence park, though farmers are protesting land acquisition for the proposed development.