"Technology Delayed Is Technology Denied": Air Force Chief Pushes For Self-Reliance
IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh has called for increased self-reliance in drone technology and unmanned aerial systems. He emphasized the need for better integration and indigenous manufacturing to maintain national security.
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The push for indigenous defense technology is a strategic priority for India to reduce reliance on foreign imports and enhance military readiness.
IAF chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh on Thursday pitched for achieving greater self-reliance in building unmanned aerial systems and other critical defence technologies, as he emphasised that "technology delayed is technology denied" and there is no point having something which comes after others have already got it.In his address at an event here, he also said there are "discussions happening between us and the Ministry of Civil Aviation, and other ministries involved" so that "we finally should be able to recognise a drone, whether it is a bona fide drone or a rogue drone"."We should be able to have no fratricide, in terms of we shooting down our own drones or taking down something that is meant for us," he said.At a workshop hosted here by the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM), and attended by various defence military and industry experts, the air chief marshal also spoke…
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