Date: 2026-05-05Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
India’s military might forged in factories of our defence industries, Op Sindoor reflected power of indigenous weapons, says Raksha Rajya Mantri at North Tech Symposium 2026
**Executive Summary**
The North Tech Symposium 2026, held in Prayagraj from May 4–6, 2026, highlights India's progress toward "Aatmanirbharta" (self-reliance) in defence and the vision of "Viksit Bharat 2047." Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth emphasized that indigenous weaponry was critical to the success of Operation Sindoor and urged the industry to lead in technological innovation. The event serves as a platform for the Indian Army and private manufacturers to collaborate on making the armed forces future-ready through cutting-edge technology.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Symposium Overview and Theme**
* Organized by the Indian Army’s Northern and Central Commands alongside the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM).
* The theme is ‘Raksha Triveni Sangam - Where Technology, Industry & Soldiering Converge.’
* The three-day event features 284 stalls from private manufacturers showcasing UAVs, drones, counter-UAV systems, All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), and surveillance equipment.
**National Defence Objectives**
* Achievement of "Aatmanirbharta" (self-reliance) is a collaborative effort between the Government, DPSUs, and the private sector.
* Record figures in defence production and exports are presented as proof of India's emerging capability to safeguard national interests.
* The Government aims to realize the "Viksit Bharat" vision by 2047, with MSMEs and start-ups acting as the primary drivers.
**Innovation and Industrial Growth**
* Innovation is characterized as a continuous process required to stay ahead of the technology curve and avoid obsolescence.
* The Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor is highlighted as a transformative initiative for regional and national industrial growth.
* The industry is encouraged to think "outside-the-box" to address global uncertainties and emerging operational domains.
**Military-Industry Collaboration**
* Operation Sindoor is cited as a successful demonstration of the effectiveness of indigenously developed state-of-the-art weapons.
* The Indian Army seeks to achieve strategic autonomy and technological sovereignty through "operational tailoring" of equipment.
* The military urges the private sector to join hands to fulfill current operational requirements in emerging domains.
**Impact Analysis**
**MSMEs and Start-ups**
**Impact**
Identified as the "backbone" of the economy and "brand ambassadors" of the country, these entities are positioned as the pivotal force for future growth and the "Vishwakarmas" of the modern age.
**Action Required**
They must drive innovation, stay ahead of technological curves to prevent product obsolescence, and utilize government initiatives like the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor.
**Private Defence Manufacturers**
**Impact**
They gain significant exposure through 284 stalls and live demonstrations, allowing them to showcase cutting-edge technology directly to military leadership.
**Action Required**
Manufacturers must collaborate with the defence forces to fulfill current operational requirements and contribute to making the Indian Army a future-ready force.
**Indian Defence Forces**
**Impact**
The forces benefit from enhanced operational capabilities and the dismantling of adversary designs through the use of effective "Made-in-India" equipment.
**Action Required**
Northern and Central Commands must continue to facilitate the convergence of technology and soldiering while communicating specific operational needs to industry partners to ensure strategic autonomy.
Key Entities Referenced
North Tech Symposium 2026: A major defence technology event organized by the Indian Army and SIDM to showcase indigenous weaponry and foster industry-military convergence.
Operation Sindoor: A military operation cited as a successful demonstration of the effectiveness of indigenously developed Indian weapons and systems in dismantling terror hideouts.
Aatmanirbharta in Defence: The national initiative aimed at achieving self-reliance in the defence sector through indigenous innovation, MSMEs, and private sector participation.
Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor: A strategic infrastructure initiative designed to boost domestic defence production and create a supportive ecosystem for the aerospace and defence industry.
Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM): The peak industry body representing Indian defence manufacturers, co-organizing the symposium to bridge the gap between technology providers and the armed forces.
Ministry of Defence
India’s military might forged in factories of our
defence industries, Op Sindoor reflected power
of indigenous weapons, says Raksha Rajya
Mantri at North Tech Symposium 2026
“Start-ups & MSMEs are driving force to realise Viksit Bharat
goal”
Posted On: 05 MAY 2026 12:03PM by PIB Delhi
“India’s military might is forged in the factories of our defence industries,” said Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri
Sanjay Seth as he credited the success of Operation Sindoor to the unmatched courage and determination
of the defence forces, further bolstered by the effectiveness of indigenously-developed state-of-the-art
weapons & systems. Addressing the North Tech Symposium in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on May 05, 2026,
he described MSMEs as the backbone of the Indian economy and start-ups as the brand ambassadors of
the country. “Our start-ups and MSMEs are the driving force for future growth and will play a pivotal role
in realising Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. They are the
Vishwakarmas of our age,” he said.
Raksha Mantri commended the defence forces for dismantling the nefarious designs of India’s adversaries
by eliminating terror hideouts during Op Sindoor. The effective use of Made-in-India equipment is
testimony to the resolve of the entire nation - the Government, DPSUs & the private sector, especially
innovators, start-ups & MSMEs - to achieve Aatmanirbharta in defence, he said.Raksha Rajya Mantri asserted that record defence production and defence exports figures are proof of the
emergence of New India which believes in strengthening its own capabilities to safeguard national
interests. “This New India does not cast an evil eye on anyone, nor does it look the other way if someone
tries to threaten its sovereignty,” he added.
Emphasising that the technology deployed today may become obsolete tomorrow, Raksha Rajya Mantri
urged the industry to think outside-the-box and strive to stay ahead of the technology curve amidst the
global uncertainties. He highlighted the Government’s initiatives to strengthen the defence ecosystem of
the country. Innovation is a continuous process, he said, extending the Government’s full support. He
acknowledged the transformative impact of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor and exhorted
the industry to take the growth to greater heights.
Speaking on the occasion, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), Central Command
Lieutenant General Anindya Sengupta urged the industry to join hands with the defence forces to fulfill
the current operational requirements in emerging domains and contribute in making the Indian Army a
future-ready force. Self-reliance will lead to strategic autonomy, technological sovereignty and operational
tailoring, he said.
The three-day North Tech Symposium 2026 has been organised by Indian Army’s Northern & Central
Commands and SIDM on the theme ‘Raksha Triveni Sangam - Where Technology, Industry & Soldiering
Converge'. The event, which was inaugurated by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on May 04, 2026,
features 284 stalls by private defence manufacturers, showcasing cutting edge defence technology.
Demonstrations of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), drones, counter UAVs, (All Terrain Vehicles),
surveillance equipment and other defence products are also being held as part of the event.GOC-in-C, Northern Command Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma; GOC, 1 Corps Lieutenant General V
Hariharan; President, Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) Shri Arun T Ramchandani;
industry captains; innovators; start-ups and academia representatives attended the session.******
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