‘New Domain In Warfare’: Air Marshal Dixit’s Massive ‘Drone Tech’ Push Post Op Sindoor

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit emphasized the growing strategic importance of drones following the success of Operation Sindoor. He noted that while drone technology has existed for years, recent developments have sparked nationwide attention and deeper discussions. Highlighting global usage in conflicts like Ukraine and the Middle East, Dixit called UAVs a new dimension in modern warfare. He stressed the need to reduce dependence on foreign components and urged civil and military agencies to clearly define requirements. Dixit called for continuous innovation from industry, support from scientific institutions, and foundational research from academia to build robust, indigenous drone capabilities in India.#indianairforce #dronetechnology #makeinindia #defenceindia #uav #militarydrones #operationsindoor #aatmanirbharbharat #dronewarfare #indiandefence #toi #toibharat