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India’s defence self-reliance push
At the NDTV Defence Summit 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called for self-reliance “from chips to ships,” citing indigenous technology, AI, drones, cyber and space capabilities.
Sunday, 27 September
- NDTV Defence Summit 2026: 'Chips To Ships - India Must Be Self-Reliant In Defence', Says Rajnath Singh