Navy Chief Highlights Need for Defense Industrial Growth and Tech Upgrades Amid Conflicts

Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi emphasized the need for countries to build their own defense industrial complexes amid evolving global conflicts. Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue, he noted that the concept of short, decisive wars is increasingly uncertain and that the post-Cold War peace dividend has ended. He highlighted the importance of rapid adaptation, upgrading technology during production, and self-reliance through partnerships, including India's collaboration with Russia and other nations in defense co-development.