Indian Weapons and Drones: India’s own defence technology is finally getting the attention it deserves. As tensions grew between India and Pakistan, Indian forces used homegrown systems during real attacks. These systems didn’t just work they proved to be strong and reliable. During Operation Sindoor, the Indian armed forces hit nine terrorist sites across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as a response to the Pahalgam massacre. This was not just a military action, but also a real test of the defence technologies built in India. And they passed the test.
Ankit Mehta, the CEO of Ideaforge Technology Ltd. said this is the kind of situation their company had prepared for.
According to NDTV, He said, “This is the moment we have been built for.” He explained that they aren’t just building tools, they’re creating world-class technology. He shared that this was the first time many of their systems got tested during a real crisis, and they proved themselves. According to him, India has faced terrorism and conflict many times, so its defence industry worked hard to create systems that actually work in the field.
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He added, “A lot of homegrown technology, real-world tested systems have helped catch militants and insurgents out there.” He called this a proud moment, saying, “Our technology is now battle-tested.”
Indian Weapons and Drones
Ashok Atluri, who leads Zen Technologies Ltd., also felt this was a big moment for Indian defence companies. He said the recent events show that Indian defence products are not just made for India anymore. Now, the world can also trust Indian-made systems.
He called this a big shift, saying, “The government has shifted from Make in India for India to Make in India for the World.”
Zen Technologies started working on anti-drone tech back in 2018, at a time when nobody was really talking about it. Atluri remembered that in those early days, there was silence around the topic. But now things have changed.
He said, “The key takeaway now is that India can develop products that work in an actual war.”
Atluri said India is doing very well when it comes to counter-drone systems. He believes only a few companies in the world are working at the same level that Indian companies are today.
This means India is no longer catching up it’s leading in some areas. He explained that modern war needs a lot of preparation, especially if a country has to fight on more than one front. According to him, every day of war uses up weapons and gear, so companies must be ready to replace them fast. That’s the kind of strength the Indian industry needs to build.
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Future of Indian Defence
Mehta also talked about how future wars will depend a lot on the power of aerial technology, both for attacking and defending. He said precision is very important, and it helped a lot in Operation Sindoor. He believes using accurate technology can help avoid hurting innocent people. He added that India has already shown that its air defence systems are some of the best in the world. Mehta stressed the need for strong policy support to help the defence sector grow.
He said things like production-linked incentives, banning imports, and helpful rules have made a difference. He believes that companies with proven technology should get many government orders so they can continue improving their products. Mehta proudly shared that some of the drones made by his company work even better than those made in other countries.
He said, “Some of the drones we built outperform international competition.” And he is confident that India will keep getting better and better in this field. He ended by saying, “And we will progressively build the best in the world.”
