Dr. Jitendra Singh: India Now Boasts Cutting-Edge Defense Technology, Elevating Its Capabilities In The Sector
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, as well as Minister of State for the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy, and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, delivered an address at the Indian Military Heritage Festival in New Delhi, underscoring the remarkable technological advancements in India's defense sector. He emphasized that India now possesses state-of-the-art technology and weaponry, heralding a transformative shift in the country's national security landscape.
Dr. Jitendra Singh heralded a new era for the Indian Armed Forces, highlighting the significant progress they have made in adopting cutting-edge technology. The armed forces have embraced advanced tools, such as drones, heliborne operations, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). More notably, they stand poised to venture into the realms of Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Cyber Security.
He proudly announced India's status as one of the seven elite nations in the world leveraging Quantum Technology, marking a profound departure from the days of outdated weaponry. Dr. Jitendra Singh attributed this technological leap to the launch of the National Quantum Mission by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in March.
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The Minister explained that India's strides in disruptive technologies have not only fortified national security but also established the country as a global leader in defense technology. He commended the country's ability to stay at the forefront of transformative technological developments.
To exemplify the country's commitment to innovation, Dr. Jitendra Singh discussed various technology hubs and projects across India. For instance, 'i-Hub Quantum' at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Pune is dedicated to advancing Quantum Technologies, particularly in the development of atom interferometry-based sensing and navigation devices. The Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, known as IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation, is working on the creation of a secure mobile phone tailored for defense personnel.
Moreover, the TIH at IIT Roorkee, named iHUB Divya Sampark, is instrumental in crafting India's first indigenous Nano drone, the IDR Doot Mk-1, aimed at aiding the Indian Armed Forces in counter-terrorism, counter-insurgency, and room intervention operations. Several other initiatives are underway, such as Human Computer Interaction (HCI) Foundation at IIT Mandi, responsible for developing the Naval Combat Management System (NCMS), and the TIH at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, focused on integrated robotic joint actuators for precise control of automation systems.
In summary, Dr. Jitendra Singh's address highlighted the impressive strides made by India in defense technology, positioning the nation as a pioneer in embracing cutting-edge solutions in the armed forces. These advancements are not only reshaping India's national security landscape but also elevating the country to a leadership role in the global defense technology domain.
