March 19, 2026 2:48 PM
India must become global drone manufacturing hub amid geopolitical uncertainty: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday called for India to emerge as a global hub for drone manufacturing within the next few years, stressing that building a robust indigenous ecosystem is critical for strategic autonomy and defence preparedness. Addressing the National Defence Industries Conclave 2026 in New Delhi, Singh said that ongoing global conflicts, including the Russia-Ukraine war and tensions between Iran and Israel, have highlighted the growing importance of drones and counter-d...