Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a major technology-transfer initiative under which Indian defence companies will be permitted to manufacture conventional missile systems developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The decision is aimed at expanding domestic production capacity, reducing dependence on foreign suppliers and giving Indian industry a larger role in the...
India must accelerate its journey towards complete self-reliance in defence production to safeguard its national security interests in an increasingly uncertain global environment, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said. Speaking at a public engagement linked to major defence manufacturing initiatives, Singh underscored that depending on foreign nations for critical military requirements leaves any country vulnerable...