Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that India has been working towards enhancing its defence manufacturing capabilities in the area of drones, cyber technology and Artificial Intelligence. He said, a robust defence manufacturing ecosystem has been created in the country which led to the emergence of India, as a leading defence exporter in recent years.
Speaking at the Ambassadors’ Conference in New Delhi today, January 9, the Defence Minister said, the country’s large population and abundant skilled workforce has enabled the creation of an innovative ecosystem, led by start-ups in high technology areas. He said, India’s defence exports have grown by eight times in the last five years and now it is exporting to more than 75 countries.
