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Defence Minister calls for collaboration to boost indigenous military technology
The Ministry of Defence announced on 14 October 2026 that close collaboration between the Defence Forces, DRDO, academic institutions, and private industry is essential to accelerate the development of indigenous technologies. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh highlighted the importance of AI, autonomous systems, and cybersecurity in modern warfare.
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- 14 October 2026
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