Defence Ministry to host workshop on UAV & C-UAS indigenisation tomorrow
The event comes in the backdrop of recent India-Pakistan hostilities, including Operation Sindoor, which highlighted the strategic importance and operational effectiveness of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS), a Defence Ministry statement said.
These systems played a vital role in enhancing situational awareness, enabling precision targeting, and reducing risks to human personnel demonstrating the maturity, dependability, and value of India's indigenous defence technologies during real-time operations.
Recognising the importance of reducing the dependency on OEMs for critical UAV and C-UAS components, the upcoming workshop-cum-exhibition aims to bring together all relevant stakeholders, including defence experts, policymakers, military leaders, scientists, and private industry to develop a strategic roadmap for indigenisation.
The event is expected to serve as a catalyst for innovation, knowledge sharing, and long-term capability building in unmanned systems.
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan will be the chief guest while Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit will deliver the closing address, summarising the deliberations and presenting the expected outcome, a strategic policy document focused on the indigenisation of UAV and C-UAS systems and their critical subcomponents.
The initiative aligns with India's vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, aiming to bolster national security, enhance defence preparedness and transform India into a global hub for advanced military technologies.
The workshop will feature talks by prominent experts, live demonstrations of indigenous technologies, and discussions on overcoming existing challenges in domestic production.
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