India Advances Indigenous Military Drones, Strategic Technologies, and Expands Defense Exports
India is advancing its military capabilities by prioritizing indigenous drone procurement, reflecting lessons from recent conflicts like Ukraine and Operation Sindoor. Concurrently, the country is strengthening its strategic technology ecosystem, focusing on self-reliance in defense, space, semiconductors, and secure communications amid shifting global geopolitics. India's defense exports are also expanding, with deals for BrahMos missiles to countries like Vietnam and Indonesia, signaling growing international demand and infrastructure development for long-term arms supply.