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As part of the ongoing visit to the Republic of Korea, coinciding with the official visit of Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, the Indian Defence Industry Delegation visited Huneed Technologies in Seoul on 21 May 2026 — a company at the forefront of Korea’s defence and aerospace industry since 1968. During the visit, the delegation was briefed on the company’s mission-ready capabilities in radio, radar, and networking solutions, as well as its ongoing defence programmes, followed by a facility tour showcasing its manufacturing and technological expertise. The interaction also enabled Indian defence industry representatives to present their core capabilities and explore opportunities for future collaboration in technologies, co-development, and industrial cooperation. The visit further reinforced industry-to-industry engagement and the shared commitment of both countries towards strengthening defence industrial cooperation and resilient supply chain partnerships.

The Roundtable witnessed participation from senior government officials and leading defence industry representatives from both countries, reaffirming the shared commitment to advancing resilient defence manufacturing ecosystems, technology partnerships, and long-term strategic collaboration.

Coinciding with the official visit of Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh to the Republic of Korea, the Department of Defence Production, MoD India, and the Embassy of India in Seoul, in association with DAPA, SIDM, and KDIA, organised the India–South Korea Defence Industry Roundtable on 20 May 2026 in Seoul. Addressing the gathering, Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh emphasised that India seeks trusted partners with whom technologies can be jointly created, reinforcing the vision of collaborative innovation and co-development. During his welcome remarks, President, SIDM highlighted three key pillars for deeper India–Korea defence industrial cooperation: • Co-development and co-production at scale • Supply chain integration leveraging complementary strengths • Innovation partnerships through KIND X for start-ups and MSMEs

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SIDM, in association with the UK Ministry of Defence and UKIBC, hosted the UK Defence MSME Trade Mission in Bengaluru, bringing together leading defence and aerospace companies from India and the United Kingdom to strengthen industrial partnerships and business collaboration. The visiting UK delegation represented diverse technology domains including autonomous systems, UAVs and counter-UAV technologies, AI-enabled command & control systems, radar and surveillance solutions, RF spectrum monitoring, optronics, precision engineering, aerospace manufacturing, advanced propulsion systems and integrated supply chain solutions. Dedicated B2B meetings between Indian and UK companies explored opportunities for co-development, manufacturing partnerships, supply chain integration and long-term collaboration across the defence and aerospace ecosystem, reflecting the growing momentum in India–UK defence industrial cooperation. #SIDM #UKIndia #MSME #DefenceCooperation #IndiaUKPartnership

The Department of Defence Production (DDP), Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with SIDM, organised an interactive session with the Defence Attachés (Designate) on 14 May 2026 in New Delhi. The session was conducted as part of the Ministry’s 11th Pre-Deployment Empowerment Training Programme with the objective of familiarising the Defence Attachés with the capabilities, export potential, and growing global outreach of the Indian defence industry. During the session, SIDM presented an overview of the Indian defence ecosystem, highlighting the sector’s rapid advancements, indigenous capabilities, and export opportunities. Industry representatives also showcased their technological strengths, flagship product offerings, export readiness, and areas for potential international collaboration. The interaction provided valuable insights to the Defence Attachés (Designate), equipping them to effectively project India’s defence manufacturing capabilities in their respective countries of deployment and facilitate strategic engagements with global stakeholders. SIDM remains committed to supporting the Ministry of Defence in advancing India’s vision of becoming a global hub for defence manufacturing and exports.

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On the occasion of the CD Dte, Indian Army–SIDM jointly driven Indian Drone Components Manufacturers Symposium held on 12–13 May 2026, Lt Gen Rahul R. Singh, DCOAS (CD & S), released a comprehensive compendium containing details of all 36 companies that participated in the industry exhibition. This compendium will serve as a ready reckoner for the future requirements of drone components for Indian Army. These companies represented five categories of drone components, showcasing India’s growing indigenous capabilities in the drone ecosystem. #IndianDroneIndustry #DroneSymposium #AatmanirbharBharat #MakeInIndia #DefenceInnovation #IndianArmy #DroneTechnology #SIDM #ManekshawCentre #InnovationIndia

The Drone Component Manufacturers Symposium 2026, jointly organised by the Indian Army and Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers at the Manekshaw Centre, brought together industry leaders, innovators and defence stakeholders to accelerate India’s journey toward a self-reliant drone ecosystem. With a sharp focus on low-cost, field-manufactured combat drones, the symposium highlighted emerging operational needs, critical technology gaps, and opportunities across propulsion, sensors, avionics and payloads. The event also fostered meaningful collaborations for rapid prototyping and scalable indigenous solutions. It was all about together, shaping the next generation of battlefield technologies. #DroneTech #DefenceInnovation #IndianArmy #SIDM #MakeInIndia #AatmanirbharBharat #FutureWarfare #Drones #IndigenousTech #DefenceIndustry

SIDM, in association with UK Defence Exports, the National Armaments Directorate, UK Ministry of Defence, and the UK India Business Council (UKIBC), successfully commenced the UK Defence MSME Trade Mission with its inaugural session in New Delhi, setting the tone for deeper India–UK collaboration in defence and aerospace. The inaugural session was graced by Dr. Garima Bhagat, Joint Secretary (Land Systems), Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence; Mr. Dominic Beales, Head of Trade Mission and Deputy Head (Americas & Indo-Pacific), National Armaments Directorate, UK Ministry of Defence; and Mr. Neelesh Tungar, Chairman, SIDM International & Exports Committee and CEO, Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited During the session, Mr. Neelesh Tungar highlighted three priorities for strengthening bilateral defence cooperation — ensuring predictability and long-term visibility for industry investments, reducing friction points such as export controls and licensing processes, and promoting risk-sharing to support co-development, particularly for MSMEs and start-ups. The mission will now advance into structured B2B engagements aimed at building joint ventures and strengthening bilateral industrial ties.

Three powerful days. One shared vision. North Tech Symposium 2026 brought together the brightest minds from defence, technology, academia, and industry to shape the future of national capability and innovation. With 250+ exhibitors, 1500+ delegates, and participation from India’s leading decision-makers, the symposium became a platform where conversations turned into collaborations and ideas transformed into action. From breakthrough technologies to strategic partnerships, the momentum created here will continue far beyond these three days. The journey forward has only just begun. #NorthTechSymposium2026 #RakshaTriveniSangam #DefenceInnovation #AtmanirbharBharat #DefenceIndustry #StrategicPartnershipss #DefenceExhibition #NationalSecurity

𝗥𝗮𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗮 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗺 - 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺, 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 & 𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘦. Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Yogi Adityanath, graced the #NorthTechSymposium2026 at #Prayagraj on the concluding day. He was welcomed by #ArmyCdrCC and #ArmyCdrNC. Addressing the gathering, the Hon'ble Chief Minister presented Uttar Pradesh as a model state providing a strong ecosystem specially through development of the Defence Industrial Corridor, excellent #Infrastructure, simplified procedures, strong #Academia backup, support to #Innovation and a safe environment. During his visit to #Exhibition halls, he interacted with participants and appreciated their efforts. He commended the #NorthernCommand, #CentralCommand, #SIDM and #UPEIDA for their exceptional #Synergy to organise this mega event. As part of the Symposium a seminar on 'Promotion of Defence Industry Harnessing through Resilient Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) Verticals and Alliances' was held where eminent speakers shared their thoughts on the subject. The three day grand event was a resounding success and a turning point towards achieving Atmanirbharta in Defence. #AlwaysInCombat #RakshaTriveniSangam #DecadeOfTransformation #AtmanirbharBharat #ArmyIndustryAcademia #JAI @adgpi @suryacommand @CMOfficeUP @SpokespersonMoD @SIDMIndia @upeidaofficial @prodefencejammu @ProDefLko @PROdefprayagraj

Hon’ble Shri Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, graced the North Tech Symposium 2026 with his presence. His address underscored a strong vision for advancing indigenous capabilities and accelerating innovation to reinforce India’s journey toward a secure and self-reliant future. He highlighted Uttar Pradesh’s growing role as a key driver of the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission, particularly through the development of the Defence Industrial Corridor, robust infrastructure and a thriving innovation ecosystem while working towards establishing a Centre of Excellence in the field of drones, in collaboration with IIT Kanpur. During his visit to the exhibition stalls, he engaged with participants, startups and innovators, appreciating the cutting-edge technologies and solutions emerging from India’s defence and industrial ecosystem. @myogiadityanath @NorthernComd_IA @suryacommand

North Tech Symposium 2026 hosted a high-impact seminar on “Strategic Autonomy in Next Generation Advancement & Manufacturing (SANGAM)”, bringing together distinguished leaders from defence and academia for insightful debates and deliberations on the future of India’s defence ecosystem. The panel featured eminent voices including Lt Gen Raj Shukla (Retd), Lt Gen Rahul R Singh, DCOAS (CD&S), Mr Neelesh Tungar (Chairman, SIDM International Committee), Prof A. K. Ghosh (IIT Kanpur), with Brig Anshuman Narang (Retd) moderating the session. The discussions underscored the urgency of accelerating defence modernisation to maintain dominance across evolving combat theatres, with a strong focus on fast-track procurement frameworks for rapidly advancing technologies. Experts deliberated on the increasing convergence of multi-domain warfare and the strategic weaponisation of emerging domains such as cyber, space, and AI-driven systems. A key highlight was the emphasis on fostering an Atmanirbhar defence innovation ecosystem, including the proposition of a dedicated defence-focused financial framework to empower startups, alongside sustained investments in defence R&D. The panel also stressed the critical need for deeper integration of the armed forces with academia, industry and young innovators to drive disruptive technological advancements. The session was aptly summarised by Lt Gen V Hariharan, through the idea of convergence, aligning with the overarching theme of North Tech Symposium 2026, “Raksha Triveni Sangam,” symbolising the seamless integration of defence forces, industry and academia in shaping a self-reliant and future-ready defence landscape.

North Tech Symposium 2026 was honored by the presence of Dr Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister of State (Ind. Charge), Science & Technology; Earth Sciences, whose address highlighted a strong vision for India’s tech-driven future. He emphasized collaboration among government, industry, academia & startups, stressing research as the foundation of innovation. He highlighted major government reforms to accelerate change and improve ease of development, while expressing deep trust in our armed forces and defence manufacturers as key drivers of national strength. His message reinforced a self-reliant India built on research, entrepreneurship, and collective effort. @DrJitendraSingh @NorthernComd_IA @suryacommand #NorthTechSymposium2026 #RakshaTriveniSangam #AtmanirbharBharat

A significant stride toward an #AatmanirbharBharat in defence! In the true spirit of ‘Raksha Triveni Sangam’, SIDM and IIT Ropar (Defence Research & Innovation Foundation) have signed a landmark MoU, forging a vital collaboration across Industry, Military, and Academia. It was an honor to formalize this partnership in the presence of Shri Sanjay Seth, Hon’ble Raksha Rajya Mantri (RRM), Army Commanders of Central and Northern Command, against the dynamic backdrop of the North Tech Symposium 2026 in Prayagraj. This initiative is designed to be a powerful catalyst for the defence ecosystem. By providing a robust platform for assistance and backing, we aim to empower Defence Technology Startups, accelerating their innovative journeys to develop disruptive, indigenous technologies for our armed forces. #SIDM #IITRopar #DefenceInnovation #MakeInIndia #DefenceTech #Startups #NorthTechSymposium2026 #Indigenisation #MinistryofDefence