Former DRDO chief Dr G Satheesh Reddy said that the country has become self-sufficient in missile technology by developing varieties of missiles and added that the restrictions imposed on India after the Pokhran 1 nuclear tests in 1974 "helped" the nation achieve self-reliance.
"On behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, paid heartfelt tributes to the mortal remains of the great educationist and former Governor of Gujarat Shri Om Prakash Kohli. May God give place to the virtuous soul in his holy feet and give strength to his family in this time of sorrow, " Mandavi
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) and Indian Air Force (IAF), signed an MoU intending to promote the development of indigenous technologies and equipment through Research and Development in areas of mutual interest on February 14, 2023, at Bengaluru during Aero India 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the demise of former governor and Bharatiya Janata Party leader OP Kohli saying that he played a key role in strengthening the party in Delhi.
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday said Karnataka's share is 65 per cent of the nation's total supply in the defence sector due to a 'Bandhan' in Defence Sector between the Department and Public Sector Undertakings.
Addressing the gathering at the Bandhan ceremony of 14th Aero India in Bengaluru, Singh expressed satisfaction that the event paved the new way to strengthen the Indian defence industry, terming it as the beginning of a new era of 'Aatmanirbharta'.
The Minister said the domestic demand must be there for creating demand for the defence industry and a record 75 per cent of defence capital procurement budget has been earmarked for domestic industry in 2023-24
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan urged entrepreneurs to focus on cutting-edge research to meet the need for niche technologies and high-end manufacturing as per international standards.
"iDEX has opened avenues for achieving self-reliance in defence," Singh said adding that it has been decided to increase the grants given so far to encourage new entrepreneurs in the development of larger projects.
Underlining the importance of start-ups in the country, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that from now on the country should move forward on the path of 'Design our Destiny'.