MoD Hosts Workshop on Indigenisation of UAV & C-UAS
Headquarters
Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) in collaboration with the Centre for Joint
Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), organised a workshop and exhibition on Indigenisation of Critical Components
Currently Being Imported from Foreign OEMs in the Areas of UAV & C-UAS on
July 16 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
The event came 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). 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 workshop-cum-exhibition sought
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 served as a catalyst for
innovation, knowledge sharing, and long-term capability building in unmanned
systems.
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan graced
the occasion as the chief guest. Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Air Marshal
Ashutosh Dixit delivered 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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