New Delhi: Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth today highlighted India’s growing indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities across land, air and maritime domains. Addressing an event VISV 2026: Vision, Innovation, Synergy and Values in New Delhi, Mr Seth mentioned about the Brahmos missile system, developed through India-Russia cooperation, as an example of successful international defence collaboration. He said India’s home grown defence ecosystem also encompasses advanced radar, surveillance, electronic warfare, avionics and underwater technologies.
Addressing the event Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that India’s defence diplomacy is focused on building strategic partnerships, strengthening indigenous capabilities and promoting mutual cooperation amid the evolving global security landscape. He emphasised that defence cooperation is increasingly shifting towards co-development, co-production, innovation and capacity building rather than the traditional buyer-seller model. Mr Misri also highlighted India’s MAHASAGAR vision for maritime cooperation saying that India remains committed to a free, open and rules-based Indo-Pacific region.
Defence Secretary and Chairman of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Rajesh Kumar Singh said that India is emerging as a global manufacturing hub for advanced defence design, development and high-tech manufacturing, driven by the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047.
The event brought together representatives from the defence establishment, industry, academia and diplomatic community. It aimed to showcase India’s advances in defence research and production and explore opportunities for international cooperation and strategic partnerships. It was organised by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies.
[AIR news]