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India is ramping up efforts to reduce reliance on foreign-made UAV and C-UAS components. The Defence Ministry is hosting a high-level workshop to boost indigenous production. The event follows successful UAV use in Operation Sindoor, proving local tech’s battlefield effectiveness. This aligns with India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat mission to strengthen defence self-reliance.

Key Points: India Boosts Indigenous UAV and C-UAS Defence Technologies

  • Defence Ministry hosts workshop to cut UAV and C-UAS import reliance
  • CDS Anil Chauhan to lead discussions on indigenous defence tech
  • Event follows Operation Sindoor showcasing UAV effectiveness
  • Roadmap aims for full indigenisation in unmanned systems
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Defence Ministry takes steps for indigenisation of UAV, C-UAS technologies

India’s Defence Ministry advances self-reliance in UAV and C-UAS tech with a major workshop, reducing import dependency under Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

"This initiative will fuel innovation and promote sustainable domestic capability in unmanned systems. – Ministry of Defence"

New Delhi, July 15

India is strengthening self-reliance in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) domain-related defence technologies, and to reduce the import dependence on critical components, the Ministry of Defence is taking major steps.

It will organise a workshop and an exhibition on July 16 at the Manekshaw Centre in the national capital, which is a step for the indigenisation of critical components currently being imported in the UAV and C-UAS domains.

Spearheaded by the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) in collaboration with the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), the event aims to reduce India’s reliance on foreign original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for vital components used in UAVs and C-UAS.

This initiative follows the Operation Sindoor, part of the escalating India-Pakistan tensions, where UAVs and C-UAS systems proved instrumental. These platforms were pivotal in providing real-time situational awareness, facilitating precision strikes, and safeguarding human lives, showcasing the strength and readiness of India’s homegrown defence technologies in live operations.

According to the Ministry of Defence, the workshop will bring together top defence leaders, industry stakeholders, scientists, policymakers, and military strategists to formulate a comprehensive roadmap for indigenisation.

The gathering is expected to fuel innovation, promote technology-sharing, and pave the way for sustainable domestic capability in the unmanned systems sector.

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan will preside over the event as the Chief Guest. The valedictory address will be delivered by the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, who will present the key takeaways and outline the proposed strategic policy document focused on indigenising UAV and C-UAS systems and their critical subsystems.

The event aligns with the national mission of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, aiming to enhance India’s defence readiness, reduce import dependency, and position the country as a hub for advanced military technologies.

Highlights of the day will include expert talks, live demonstrations of indigenous platforms, and focused discussions on bridging existing gaps in domestic production capabilities.

The expected outcome of the workshop is the creation of a forward-looking roadmap that will guide India toward fully indigenous UAV and C-UAS capabilities in the near future, the official added.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good initiative but implementation is key. We've heard many such announcements before. Hope this time there's proper budget allocation and timeline adherence. The exhibition should include startups too - they bring fresh ideas!
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Rohit P
Jai Hind! Our forces showed great capability with indigenous tech during recent tensions. Now we must scale up production. DRDO should work closely with companies like HAL and Bharat Forge to mass produce these systems.
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Sarah B
As someone working in aerospace sector, I'm cautiously optimistic. The real challenge will be developing the microelectronics and sensors domestically. Currently 90% of these components are imported. Hope the workshop addresses this specifically.
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Vikram M
About time! We spend billions importing defence equipment while our IIT graduates go abroad. Let's retain our talent and build world-class systems here. The CDS leading this gives me confidence it's serious.
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Kavya N
While this is important, I hope they also focus on ethical use of these technologies. UAVs are powerful tools but need proper safeguards against misuse. The policy document should address this aspect too.

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