India’s Defence Push Must Advance From Production To Technology

India is making more weapons inside the country than before.

It also exported a record amount of defence equipment.

But making a weapon is not the same as inventing all the important technology inside it.

India still needs stronger abilities in areas such as engines, sensors, computer chips, software and artificial intelligence.

These technologies help weapons see, communicate and work accurately.

Drones, satellites and electronic warfare are becoming very important in modern conflicts.

The article says India should connect the military with universities, start-ups and companies.

It also needs better testing, funding and purchasing systems so new ideas can become useful equipment.

The main goal is for India to design, improve and maintain the technologies behind its weapons.