Archive · 22 Jul 2026
IAF Chief Advocates Self-Reliance in Defence Technology
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, spoke about the importance of self-reliance in defence technology.
He said that delays in developing technology can make it outdated by the time it is ready.
He praised the Indian Navy for its progress in self-reliance and suggested that the Air Force could learn from their approach.
He also emphasized the need for jointness among the Army, Navy, and Air Force to succeed in future conflicts.
The Navy's role in safeguarding sea lines of communication and ensuring free trade was also highlighted.
Air Chief Marshal A P Singh stressed the need for self-reliance in defence technology.
He warned that delays in technology development can make it obsolete.
The IAF Chief praised the Indian Navy's progress in self-reliance in shipbuilding.
He suggested that the Air Force could learn from the Navy's model of embedding officers in the shipbuilding process.
He emphasized the need for jointness among the Army, Navy, and Air Force for future conflicts.
- Who
- Air Chief Marshal A P Singh
- What
- Advocated for self-reliance in defence technology
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Karwar, Karnataka
- Why
- To ensure the Indian Air Force remains relevant and competitive
Self-Reliance in Defence
Delays in Technology Development
Importance of Self-Reliance
Self-Reliance in Defence
The IAF Chief emphasizes the need for self-reliance in defence technology to remain relevant and competitive.
Delays in Technology Development
Delays in developing and upgrading technology can render it obsolete by the time it is ready for use.
- Speaker
- Air Chief Marshal A P Singh
- Event
- Commissioning of INS Malvan
- Location
- Karwar, Karnataka
- Date
- Wednesday
- Significance
- Emphasis on self-reliance in defence technology