US Edition‘Dependence on Foreign Technologies Weakens Our Preparedness’, Warns CDS Anil Chauhan
INDIA, JUL 16 – Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan urged accelerated development of indigenous drones and counter-UAV systems, citing Operation Sindoor's success in neutralizing all Pakistani drone threats without damage.
- On Wednesday, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan addressed a workshop in New Delhi, emphasising self-reliance as a `strategic imperative` for India.
- Referencing Operation Sindoor, General Chauhan highlighted its lessons, noting Pakistan's May 10 drone offensive used loitering munitions and UAVs, which were neutralised without damage.
- Indian forces displayed clinical precision in neutralising loitering munitions, most drones captured intact, showcasing India’s technological edge.
- He strongly advocated reducing reliance on imported technologies, warning of compromised preparedness, during a workshop organised by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff with the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies.
- Developing an industrial and digital architecture is key to supporting indigenous drones, building a clustered ecosystem known as `Drone Valley` for R&D sharing and component design.
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