India must develop a robust ecosystem for drone manufacturing, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday (March 19, 2026), highlighting lessons from the Russia-Ukraine and Iran-Israel conflicts.
Addressing the National Defence Industries Conclave, Mr. Singh said the two conflicts demonstrated the significance of drones and counter-drone technologies.
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"As the entire world watches the ongoing conflict involving Russia and Ukraine, along with Iran-Israel, we can clearly see the extremely significant role of drones and counter-drone technologies in future warfare," he said.
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