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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Science
- The Hindu
India's defence capabilities advanced remarkably, says former DRDO chairman G. Satheesh Reddy
The country's defence capabilities have advanced remarkably through indigenous efforts. India showed the world its capabilities through drone technology, radar systems, anti-drone weapons, or missile systems like Akash and BrahMos, former DRDO chairman G. Satheesh Reddy said on Friday. 'Our pinpoint accuracy and technological prowess during recent operations have amazed the global defence community. Today, countries are queuing up to procure Indian-made defence systems,' he said, adding that the country exported defence equipment worth ₹24,000 crore and the aim is to double it in a couple of years. Mr. Reddy, who is currently Honorary Advisor (Aerospace & Defence) in Andhra Pradesh government, was addressing the convocation ceremony of SR University, Hasanparthy in Hanamkonda district. He said young innovators should drive AI-based technologies, as the country continues to emerge as a global leader in defence, technology, and research. Mr. Reddy noted that the country is in a transformative phase with the landscape of education evolving rapidly. 'We now have premier institutions like IITs, IIMs, AIIMS, and IISERs across all States. More than 4.38 crore students are enrolled in higher education, more than the population of many nations. Among them, we produce over 1.4 million engineers every year,' he noted. India now ranks third globally in both annual publications and PhD output. In fields like quantum technology, we are sixth, and number one in AI conference citations — this showcases the country's growing technological momentum and intellectual strength, he said. The university's conferred honorary doctorate on Oscar-winning music composer M.M. Keeravani, recognising his contribution to Telugu cinema.
The Hindu
10-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
A.P. attracts several investment proposals in aerospace and defence manufacturing sectors
VIJAYAWADA The Andhra Pradesh (A.P.) Government's efforts to attract Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing (A&DM) units on a large scale appear to be yielding the desired result as a host of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), most of them Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) making niche products, have submitted proposals to set up their facilities in the State. This is duly attributed to the goodwill which the government's recently-appointed advisors G. Satheesh Reddy (former Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation) and S. Somanath (former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation) brought in for the State as it scouted for investments in the A&DM sector. For instance, it is reliably learnt that a Taiwanese company evinced interest in establishing a semiconductor manufacturing plant in Kurnool district and applied for land, and necessary clearances under the India Semiconductor Mission. Then there are companies like Avantel Ltd. and Astra Microwave Products Ltd. exploring opportunities in A.P. In fact, Avantel Ltd., which installed the Mobile Satellite Services Network for the Indian Navy that provides voice and data communications among its ships, submarines and aircraft, and has multiple other technologies and digital solutions in its repertoire, sought land and certain incentives near Nuzvid in Eluru district for setting up a unit, and it is under consideration, according to official sources. Bharat Dynamics Ltd, a defence PSU, is reportedly moving towards expansion at its manufacturing unit in the Visakhapatnam SEZ. Several other A&DM companies, including defence PSUs, are keen on investing in the State and have already reached out to the A.P. Government with the respective proposals. Goa Shipyard is also said to be looking at investment avenues in A.P. Tailor-made incentives In this context, the A.P. Government is offering all possible support and tailor-made incentives under the AP Aerospace & Defence Policy 4.0, 2025-29, which is in the process of being finalised. Under the policy, the government contemplated developing four clusters: naval shipbuilding and defence MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul), defence and aerospace manufacturing and missile and ammunition, and defence electronics manufacturing. For this, the Industries and Commerce Department of A.P. is following the French model of defence clusters, wherein OEM-led clusters hold the key in the development of the A&DM ecosystem. An industry association president told The Hindu that the A&DM companies suggested to the A.P. Government to preferably develop a defence corridor / cluster at Jaggaiahpet in NTR district keeping in view its proximity to Hyderabad. At the same time, due focus is laid on attracting investments into Orvakal and Kopparthy clusters situated in Hyderabad-Bengaluru and Visakhapatnam-Chennai industrial corridors. He said Mr. Satheesh Reddy (advisor for A&DM hub) and Mr. Somanath (advisor, space technology) were doing a lot of work behind the curtains to attract investments and their efforts were bearing fruit. The ensuing construction of the Next Generation Launch Vehicle at Sriharikota gives a big boost to the A&D ecosystem in the State, he observed.
